Fact Sheet: Denatured Alcohol 39-B.

INCI name:   SD Alcohol 39-B.

Function:   Solvent.

Origin:   Synthetic, vegetable.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Not regulated. Average dosage up to 10% as a preservative, up to 20% in slimming and/or anti-cellulite gels where it is used to solubilize caffeine, up to 20% in hair gels and up to 70% in eau de toilette.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Eaux de parfum, shampoos, hair sprays, hair balms, dry shampoos, eaux de toilette, hair serums, moisturizing body mists, tonics.

Health risks:   Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected carcinogen, potential skin irritant, potential drying agent.

Environmental risks:   /

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Additional information:   Denatured with diethyl phthalate.