SD alcohol is denatured (SD) alcohol created using a mixture of ethanol with a denaturing agent.
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Uses
Often an SDA is used in cosmetic products but can also be used in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and solvents. The use of denatured, non-beverage suitable, alcohol in the USA avoids excise taxes on alcohol.
Caution
Ethanol is considered broadly toxic and linked to birth defects following excessive oral ingestion. Potential risks from ethanol in personal care products are significantly smaller than the health risks posed by the consumption of alcohol.
Interactions
None are recorded.
Other names
SDA, specially denatured alcohol
Reference
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specially_denatured_alcohol
- http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/alcohol-and-alcohol-denat