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미국 FDA 물질 등록 · UNII Y4S76JWI15 · 등록명 Methyl alcohol · 단일 화학물질

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Ingredient Dictionary

METHYL ALCOHOL

Methanol can cause developmental toxicity according to The National Toxicology Program.

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 0 list it before the 1% line and 13 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 13 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 13

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII Y4S76JWI15 · registered name Methyl alcohol · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Methanol can cause developmental toxicity according to The National Toxicology Program.

Source: PubChem

Methyl Alcohol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Base that dissolves other ingredientsSOLVENTListed as a fragrance-composition material (not a claim that it adds scent)FRAGRANCEMakes alcohol undrinkableDENATURANT

Safety & regulatory references

Banned: Japan · South Korea · Taiwan
Restricted or banned: China · Japan · South Korea · Taiwan
Restricted: International fragrance standard (IFRA) · United Kingdom

Source: Japan Standards for Cosmetics · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist · IFRA fragrance standards · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Argentina · Brazil

Field of application and/or use : As denaturing of ethanol and isopropanol
Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 5%, calculated as percentage of ethanol and isopropanol.

ASEAN

Field of application and/or use : Denaturant for ethanol and isopropyl alcohol
Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 5% calculated as a % of ethanol and isopropyl alcohol

Canada

Conditions of Use by product type : Cosmetics containing an amount of methyl alcohol equal to or greater than 5 ml must be packaged in a child-resistant container. Containers, that contain an amount of methyl alcohol equal or greater than 5 mL must meet the requirements set out in subsection 28.2 of the Cosmetic Regulations.

European Union

Product Type, body parts : Denaturant for ethanol and isopropyl alcohol
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 5% (as a % of ethanol and isopropyl alcohol)

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Korea’s toxic-substance GHS classification: Danger · H331 (category 3) · H301 (category 3) · H225 (category 2) · +2 more

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 52 · maximum concentration 5% (as a % of ethanol and isopropyl alcohol) · applies to Denaturant for ethanol and isopropyl alcohol

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/52

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Methyl Alcohol

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Methyl Alcohol

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

METHYL ALCOHOLINCI메틸알코올Korean label name (MFDS standard)MethanolSynonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 67-56-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 200-659-6
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID2021731
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID801731

IUPAC: Methanol
Molecular formula: CH4O
Molecular weight: 32.042 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour threshold: 100~1500 ppm
pH: 12.1 (20 °C, 100 g/l)
Melting/freezing point: -97.6 ℃
Initial boiling point and range: 65 ℃
Flash point: 11.11 ℃
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: 50 / 6 % (vol %)
Vapour pressure: 127 ㎜Hg(25℃)
Water solubility: 1000000 ㎎/ℓ(25℃)
Vapour density: 1.11
Relative density: 0.79
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): -0.77
Auto-ignition temperature: 440 ℃
Viscosity: 0.544 cP(25℃)
Molecular weight: 32.04

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 242 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Solubility enhancer118
Solvent33
Processing aids not otherwise specified13
Degradant/impurity (EPA)12
Fragrance8
Intermediate4
Fuel4
Chemical reaction regulator4

25 other uses

Corrosion inhibitor3
Surfactant (surface active agent)3
Anti-freeze agent3
Adhesion/cohesion promoter3
Cleaning agent3
Thickening agent3
Viscosity modifier3
Dust suppressant2
Pigment2
No specific technical function2
Stabilizing agent2
Anti-adhesive/cohesive2
Deodorizer2
Freeze-thaw additive2
Binder1
Diluent1
Surface modifier1
Monomers1
Catalyst1
Reducing agent1
Bleaching agent1
Fuel agents1
Chain transfer agent1
Demulsifier1
UV stabilizer1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

3 skin studies and 4 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 7 studies

Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · equivalent or similar to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Classification not possible
Skin Irritation · Screening
Not classified
Skin Sensitization · Screening
Category 2
Eye Irritation · Screening
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across
Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2
Eye Irritation · Screening