99% Methyl Alcohol Liquid (Methanol)
Description: Methanol or methyl alcohol is also known as wood alcohol as it was first produced by destructive distillation of wood. It is the simplest form of alcohol. It is a light, volatile, colorless flammable liquid with a distinctive odor. Acetone Free
Synonyms: Methyl alcohol, Wood alcohol, Carbinol, Wood spirit, Wood naphtha, Methylol, Methyl hydroxide, Pyroxylic spirit
Uses of Methyl Alcohol in cosmetics:
Methanol is used in cosmetic formulations mainly as a vehicle or solvent. It has a simple chemical structure so; it can easily dissolve many other ingredients in itself. Another use of methanol is as a denaturant. It typically find it used in denature ethyl alcohol common in many cosmetic products. this a way to make ethyl alcohol unsuitable for consumption by giving it an intensely bitter taste. It is simple and smaller in structure so it gets easily absorbed in the skin. This property is helpful when important and beneficial ingredients or potent ingredients such as some antioxidants, vitamins, can be directly delivered into the skin. It is used in personal care products, cosmetics, and formulations of bath products. However alcohols can be irritant to some consumers especially those with sensitive skin.
Aluminum-Free, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free
CAS Number: 67-56-1
Molecular Formula: CH3OH
DANGER: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. EYE IRRITANT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
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While we do not offer products for internal use, we source only high-quality, pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Ingredient purity and performance are critical in cosmetic applications, just as they are in ingestible products.
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