Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Methanol
CAS 67-56-1 · 70/100 · High conf.
Adhesion/cohesion promoter · Anti-slip agent · Chemical reaction regulator
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Methanol is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:cleaning|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: Denaturant for ethanol and isopropyl alcohol Maximum concentration: 5% (as a % of ethanol and isopropyl alcohol)
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6080 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Home maintenance, Construction and building materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Fragrance, Surfactant (surface active agent).
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6080 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Home maintenance, Construction and building materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Fragrance, Surfactant (surface active agent).Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 active drug products and 3 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 active drug products and 3 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Methanol. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Methanol in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
6,080
Brands
6
Raw materialsHome maintenanceConstruction and building materialsFurniture and furnishingsLaboratory suppliesSpecialty occupational products
Typical roles
Adhesion/cohesion promoterAnti-slip agentChemical reaction regulatorCleaning agentCorrosion inhibitorDegradant/impurityFragranceNo specific technical function
