Isopropyl Alcohol
The quick-drying alcohol.
What it does
Dissolves other ingredients and evaporates fast. It helps nail polish, hair products and toners dry quickly.
Good to know
This is rubbing alcohol. It evaporates fast, and its vapors catch fire easily, so keep products with lots of it away from flames.
Often found in: Nail polishes, Shampoos, Conditioners, Hair dyes
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
- PubChem: Isopropyl alcohol (Independent)
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