Methyl Alcohol
What is it?
Methyl Alcohol, also called methanol, is a clear, colorless liquid. In cosmetics and personal care products, Methyl Alcohol is used in the formulation of bath products.
Safety Information
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permits Methyl Alcohol residues not to exceed specified limits in spice oleoresins and extracts of hops used for beer production. FDA also includes Methyl Alcohol on its list of indirect food additives for use in adhesives and as a defoaming agent in the maufacture of paper and paperboard used for food packaging.
The safety of Methyl Alcohol has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Methyl Alcohol was safe as used to denature alcohol used in cosmetics and personal care products.
The safety of Methyl Alcohol has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Methyl Alcohol was safe as used to denature alcohol used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Scientific facts:
Methyl Alcohol, or methanol, has historically been produced from the distillation of wood and is also known as wood alcohol. It can also be produced synthetically from fossil fuels, as well as from other starting materials.
