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Isopropyl alcohol
CAS 8003-15-4 · 60/100 · High conf.
Also registered as 3 other CAS numbers
1344575-38-7 · 8013-70-5 · 67-63-0
Concern score
60/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Isopropyl alcohol in plain language
Also known as 2-PROPANOL · Isopropanol · Propan-2-ol · 1-Methylethanol · 1-Methylethyl alcohol · 2-Hydroxypropane
Show all 32 names
2-Propyl alcohol · Alcojel · Alcolo · Alcosolve 2 · Alkolave · Avantin · Avantine · Dimethylcarbinol · Hartosol · Isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) · Isohol · Lavacol · Lutosol · Petrohol · Propan-2-ol, isopropanol · Takineocol · Zuragard · i-Propanol · isopropanol (sara 313) · isopropyl alcohol (sara iii). lel:2% · isopropyl alcohol (sara 313) · isopropyl alcohol (sara iii) · sec-Propyl alcohol · Chloraprep component isopropyl alcohol · Duraprep component isopropyl alcohol · Soluprep component isopropyl alcohol
Used in cosmetics as a solvent, an antifoaming agent and a thickener.
- Solvent
- Antifoaming
- Viscosity controlling
- Perfuming
- Flavouring agent, carrier solvent, extraction solvent
- Surfactant
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 17000 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Furniture and furnishings, Cons. electronics, mech. appliances, and machinery.
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
No restrictions found. Isopropyl alcohol appears in these published regulatory listings.
- In marketed US drugs
- Inactive ingredient in US drugs
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
- Industrial
USFDAinactive ingredient database8 entries — 3 administration routes
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 2656 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SPONGE; Potency: 4 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SWAB; Potency: 43.9 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Maximum daily exposure: 75 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: OIL; Maximum daily exposure: 6 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OIL; Maximum daily exposure: 72 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LOTION, AUGMENTED; Maximum daily exposure: 2070 mgSource →
EUEFSAEFSA opinion3 entries
- Safety and efficacy of saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters with esters containing secondary alcohols belonging to chemical group 5 when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
- Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a request from the Commission related to Propan-2-ol as a carrier solvent for Flavourings (EFSA AFC)Source →
- Scientific Opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the annex to Commission Directive 96/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils - Part II of III (EFSA CONTAM)Source →
EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
GLOBALJECFAEvaluatedJECFA evaluation record.
- JECFA evaluation record.Source →
GLOBALJECFANo safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agentJECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent, carrier solvent, extraction solvent.
- JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent, carrier solvent, extraction solvent.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 17000 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Furniture and furnishings, Cons. electronics, mech. appliances, and machinery. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Delivery vehicle, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 17000 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Furniture and furnishings, Cons. electronics, mech. appliances, and machinery. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Delivery vehicle, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 661 active drug products and 685 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 661 active drug products and 685 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Expert safety opinions
Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
Safety and efficacy of saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters with esters containing secondary alcohols belonging to chemical group 5 when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)
2015 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a request from the Commission related to Propan-2-ol as a carrier solvent for Flavourings (EFSA AFC)
2005 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
Scientific Opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the annex to Commission Directive 96/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils - Part II of III (EFSA CONTAM)
2012 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →
JECFA
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
JECFA evaluation record.
Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →
JECFA evaluation lists ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. Functional class: flavouring agent, carrier solvent, extraction solvent.
Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Isopropyl alcohol yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EFSA OpenFoodTox
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated september-22-2016
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA Inactive Ingredient Database
regulatory · updated 2026-01-09
- Open →
FDA National Drug Code Directory
regulatory · updated 2029-07-31
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
WHO JECFA Database
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
- Open →
PubChem Live Enrichment
chemistry · updated 2026-05-17
Reference links (2)
dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
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.
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Isopropyl alcohol in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
17,000
Named organisations
6
Personal careFurniture and furnishingsCons. electronics, mech. appliances, and machineryConstruction and building materialsRaw materialsHome maintenance
Typical roles
SolventAntifoamingViscosity controllingPerfumingFlavouring agent, carrier solvent, extraction solventSurfactant
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Isopropyl alcohol; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Coconut MilkHerbal Essences · Hair
- Garnier Ultra DOUX
- Le nettoyant universel anti tracesBRIOCHIN
- Après shampooing cheveux & cuir chevelule petit marseillais · Cosmetiques
- hyaluron repulpl-oreal
- Coconut conditionerPalmer's · Cosmetic Products
- Biotin & collagen conditionerOgx
- Masque Hydratation légèreté 4 en 1Le Petit Marseillais · Hair
- Shampooing micellaire nutri-regénérant cheveux dénaturésDessange · Hair
- Oil Replacement Nutrition Extrême - Olive MythiqueGarnier, Ultra Doux
- Nova haïrNon Food Products
- cleanance comedomedAvène · Non Food Products
- lorialElseve
- 1751301004
- Hydra Energetic Gel douche Taurine 100mgL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, L'Oréal Paris, L'Oréal Men Expert · Hygiene
- Cool Power Gel Douche Cryo-Caps™ -4°C (Format XL)L'Oréal, L'Oréal Men Expert · Hygiene
- Hidra Hialurónico sérum rellenadorL'Oréal · Non Food Products
- Fructis hydra pure coconut waterL'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Garnier · Shampooing
- Assorted berries
- Curl ActivatorCreme of Nature · Hair
- Carrefour Shampooing fortifiant aux œufsCarrefour · Hair
- Liss frizz control maskDeliplus,Mercadona · Cosmetic Products
- RepairDeliplus
- Tresemme Shampoo Botanique Nourish Replenish 400mlUNILEVER NORGE AS · Non Food Products
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Isopropyl alcohol in the catalog.