Isopropyl Alcohol
Dissolves other ingredients.
What it is
A clear alcohol that evaporates quickly, made in a lab.
Used as a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients, and to thin the formula.
What it does in a formula
Dissolves other ingredientsOfficial EU function: Solvent
Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling
Adds scentOfficial EU function: Perfuming
AntifoamingOfficial EU function: Antifoaming
What official sources say
Worth knowing · The pure substance, EU
As a pure substance it can irritate or damage skin or eyes (EU harmonised classification). How much a product contains matters.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), consolidated text, Annex VI Part 3 Table 3 (harmonised classifications), retrieved 2026-10-09Worth knowing · The pure substance, EU
As a pure substance it is harmful by its classification (acute or organ toxicity) (EU harmonised classification). How much a product contains matters.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), consolidated text, Annex VI Part 3 Table 3 (harmonised classifications), retrieved 2026-10-09Worth knowing · The pure substance, EU
As a pure substance it has a physical hazard (for example flammable) (EU harmonised classification). How much a product contains matters.
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), consolidated text, Annex VI Part 3 Table 3 (harmonised classifications), retrieved 2026-10-09