The Basics On Isopropyl Alcohol
What is Isopropyl Alcohol?
What are other names for Isopropyl Alcohol?
1-METHYLETHANOL, 2-HYDROXYPROPANE, 2-PROPANOL, 2PROPANOL, ISOPROPANOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PROPAN-2-OL, and SEC-PROPYL ALCOHOL
What is Isopropyl Alcohol used for?
Isopropyl Alcohol is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, such as aftershave lotions, bath products, eye and other makeup products, as well as nail, hair, and skin care products.
How Isopropyl Alcohol is classified
Sensitizing
Recommendations for using Isopropyl Alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Isopropyl Alcohol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Isopropyl Alcohol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
No developmental/reproductive toxicity studies were included in the original report, no new data was found in published literature, and unpublished data were not submitted.
General safety info about Isopropyl Alcohol from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel reviewed the safety of 8 dialkyl dimer dilinoleates as used in cosmetics. These ingredients are diesters formed from the reaction of straight-chained or branched alkyl alcohols and dilinoleic acid; and they are reported to function in cosmetics as skin-conditioning agents. The Panel reviewed data relevant to the safety of these ingredients and concluded that Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dicetearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diethylhexyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dioctyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ditridecyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Di-C16-18 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate, and Di-C20-40 Alkyl Dimer Dilinoleate are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment.
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Products where you might find Isopropyl Alcohol
Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser With Red Clay, Hello FAB Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask, Skin Rescue Daily Face Cream, Skin Rescue Oil-Free Mattifying Gel Moisturizer, Skin Rescue Purifying Mask With Red Clay
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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