SDA 38-B

Other names: Specially Denatured Alcohol 38-B

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

SDA 38-B, also known as Specially Denatured Alcohol 38-B, is a special type of denatured alcohol that has significant applications in the cosmetics and cleaning products industries. This type of alcohol is processed to make it non-consumable by denaturing it with specific chemicals. The main component of SDA 38-B is usually ethanol, to which small amounts of denaturants are added to prevent consumption. However, the denaturing process does not affect its chemical properties, which are beneficial for its industrial applications.

SDA 38-B has a wide range of applications in the cosmetics industry. It is commonly used in shampoos where it acts as a diluent and preservative, lip balms where it acts as a moisturizer and in other products such as skin creams or deodorants. Outside the cosmetics industry, SDA 38-B is also used in the manufacture of cleaning products, where its fast-drying properties and its ability to remove dirt and grease are exploited. In addition, it can also be a component of antiseptic solutions and disinfectants due to its bactericidal properties. We also find SDA 38-B in some types of car cosmetics such as glass cleaners.