Ethyl Alcohol Cosmetic Grade is used in many personal care product types including makeup, lotions, fragrance, shaving, oral care, skin care and hair care products where it functions as an anti-foaming agent, cosmetic astringent, solvent and viscosity decreasing agent.

In over the counter antimicrobial drug products, Alcohol also functions as an anti-microbial agent to kill germs.

USES

•Medical

A solution of 70-85% of ethanol is commonly used as a disinfectant and it kills organisms by denaturing their proteins and dissolving their lipids. It is effective against most bacteria and fungi, and many viruses, but is ineffective against bacterial spores.

This disinfectant property of ethanol is the reason that alcoholic beverages can be stored for a long time. Ethyl Alcohol or Ethanol also has many medical uses, and can be found in products such as medicines, medical wipes and as an antiseptic in most antibacterial hand sanitizer gels.

• Others

The ethanol used as an intermediary product by the chemical, pharmaceutical or cosmetics industry is in many cases of the highest and purest possible quality.

These are premium markets due to the additional steps in the alcohol production process that are necessary to achieve the required purity. Same high standards and purity requirements apply in food industry, such as flavors and aromas extraction and concentrations, as well as paints and thermometers.

Ethanol can be used in de-icer or anti-freeze to clear the car windscreen. It also is contained in perfumes, deodorants, and other cosmetics.

• Household Products

Ethanol mixes easily with water and many organic compounds, and makes an effective solvent for use in paints, lacquers and varnish, as well as personal care and household cleaning products.

As an additive to cleaning products, ethanol is also used as a preservative because it is effective in knocking out organisms that could pose a danger to consumers.

• Safety Information

Ethanol is highly flammable and should not be used near open flames. Ethanol inhalation can cause coughing or headaches