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Ethanol
Ethanol
Other Name(s):
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.
Learn more about 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%!
Alcohol is made by the fermentation of carbohydrates.
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.
Products Containing Ethanol
Notice: The information provided here is not intended as medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
