What is Ethyl Alcohol and what does it do in products?

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What is Ethyl Alcohol and what does it do in products?
EPA Safe Ingredient- YES
EWG® Score – 1
EU and Canada Approved – YES
Plant-based – Yes
Skin Irritant - Mild
Environment Hazard – Mild
Biodegradable –Readily
CAS – 64-17-5


Ethyl Alcohol is used in Rustic Strength's:


What is Ethyl Alcohol?

Ethyl Alcohol (ethanol) is a naturally occurring organic compound produced through the fermentation of grains, sugars, and starches.




Why do we use Ethyl Alcohol?

  • Acts as natural solvent to dissolve oils and stains.
  • Enhances drying speed in cleaning and laundry processes.

Is Ethyl Alcohol Safe?

  • Generally safe for most uses when used responsibly and in recommended concentrations.
  • Minimal toxicity risk, as supported by an EWG® Score of 1.
  • Mild skin irritant and environmentally safe with proper usage.

Is Ethyl Alcohol toxic?

  • It is a common ingredient in many household and personal care products.

In summary:

Ethanol is generally safe for its intended uses, provided it is used responsibly and within recommended concentrations. While risks are minimal, it is essential to acknowledge them and follow usage guidelines.

Rustic Strength takes a balanced approach to product safety and effectiveness. While acknowledging the inherent risks of using certain ingredients, we emphasize transparency and responsible formulation. Our goal is to create products that are as safe and low-toxic as possible without compromising on performance or quality. 

 

If you have any questions regarding this, feel free to reach out to customercare@rusticstrength.com  We would be more than happy to answer your questions.  

We invite you to do your own research! 

Scientific journals and articles are the foundation of evidence-based decisions at Rustic Strength. Blogs can provide helpful information. However, if it cannot cite scientific articles, its claims stand on little. 

Safety evaluation of topical applications of ethanol

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2596158/

EPA: Ethyl Alcohol

https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-04/documents/ethyl.pdf

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