Ethanol

Other Name(s):

Alcohol; Ethyl Alcohol; E 1510; Absolute Alcohol; Ethyl Hydrate; Grain Alcohol; Cane Alcohol; Denatured Alcohol; Alcohol Denat.; Isopropyl Alcohol; Rubbing Alcohol

Alcohol is made using grains as the source of carbohydrates including rice, potato, corn and more but can also be made using simpler sugars from cane sugar.

Is Ethanol Faithful to Nature?

Depends.

Alcohol is a natural ingredient which can be made and used responsibly using renewable plant resources and is readily biodegradable.

Benefits: Why is Ethanol used?

Recreational Purposes

Alcohol is used for recreational purposes by responsible adults.

Ancient Significance

Alcohol holds religious significance in Catholicism, Judaism and more.

Kills Bacteria

Alcohol is an extremely effective disinfectant.

Increases Absorption

Alcohol enhances the absorbtion of skin care ingredients, however, too high concentrations of alcohol in skin care can dry out the skin.

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On the Shelf: Which Products Use Ethanol?

Alcoholic beverages like wine, beer, ciders and spirits contain alcohol at varying concentrations with overproof vodkas appearing on the market with concentrations up to 95%!

Production: How is Ethanol Made?

Alcohol is made by the fermentation of carbohydrates.

Interesting Fact: Ethanol

Where ethanol can be imbibed safely by responsible adults, denatured forms of alcohol including rubbing alcohol, isopropyl alcohol are poisonous.

Many countries require that ethyl alcohol be denatured if it’s intended for a product other than an alcoholic beverage.