Ethanol
Also known as Alcohol
Ingredient data is in English. Names, safety notes and regulatory sources are shown in English for now — the science terms are the same everywhere.
- Category
- Solvents
- Origin
- synthetic
- Safety
- Debated
Carries ongoing debate or restrictions in some regions.
Regulatory notes
EU
Ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis-, reaction products with epichlorohydrin and 2-nitro-1,4-benzenediamine (HC Blue No 5) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products is prohibited in EU cosmetics (Annex II)
Listed as prohibited for use in cosmetic products in the EU.
EU Cosmetics Regulation — Annex II ↗EU
HC VIOLET NO 1 is restricted under EU cosmetics rules (Annex III)
EU restriction context: max (b) 0.28%
EU Cosmetics Regulation — Annex III ↗US
Ethanol, 2,2'-[[3-chloro-4-[(2,6-dichloro- 4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis- appears in California Safe Cosmetics reporting data
Listed on California Safe Cosmetics reportable ingredients list.
California Safe Cosmetics Program ↗Informational only, not medical advice. Safety reflects general cosmetic use; individual reactions vary.