Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol

Also searched asdenatured ethanolSD Alcoholspecially denatured alcohol

Role: Dissolves ingredients and helps the formula dry quickly.
Catalog formulas: 19
Type: Base
Verified: 10.09.2026

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

This is ethanol with an additive that makes it unsuitable for drinking. In antiperspirants, it can provide rapid evaporation and a dry application feel.

Part of a system, not a label in isolation

The presence of Alcohol Denat. does not automatically make a formula poor. However, a high alcohol content and application to damp or recently shaved skin may significantly affect comfort.

Regulatory and scientific context

The finished formula and method of use should be assessed, rather than the word alcohol in isolation. The denaturing system and concentration may differ between markets.

What sensitive skin should consider

It may be drying and cause stinging on sensitive, damaged or damp skin.

Do not confuse with

Do not confuse it with Stearyl Alcohol or Cetyl Alcohol. These are fatty alcohols with different functions and a different skin feel.

Products containing Alcohol Denat.

Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.

ProductFormatRole in the formulaFull analysis

Odaban Antiperspirant 30 mlspraysolventOpen

Dry Dry Classic 35 mldabomatic applicatorsolventOpen

Perspirex Original 20 mlroll-onsolventOpen

Perspirex Strong Extra Effective 20 mlroll-onsolventOpen

MartiDerm Driosec Intensive Roll-On 50 mlroll-onsolventOpen

Old Spice WhiteWater Gel Stick 70 mlsticksolventOpen

Effect Dry roll-on antiperspirant 50 mlroll-onsolventOpen

Old Spice Captain gel stick 70 mlsticksolventOpen

Old Spice Cold Spice gel stick 70 mlsticksolventOpen

Dry Dry Light Roll-on 50 mlroll-onsolventOpen

Dry Dry Foot Spray 100 mlspraysolventOpen

AXE Ice Chill deodorant body spray 150 mlaerosolsolventOpen

Emotion Invisible Fresh deodorant spray 150 mlaerosolsolventOpen

syNeo 5 pump spray antiperspirant unisex 30 mlspraysolventOpen

DRYDRY DE Man roll-on 50 mlroll-onsolventOpen

GEHWOL Foot + Shoe Deo foot and shoe deodorant 150 mlaerosolsolventOpen

Old Spice Epic Legend deodorant body spray 150 mlaerosolsolventOpen

Fa Men Attraction Force deodorant body spray 150 mlaerosolsolventOpen

Fa Men Dark Passion deodorant body spray 150 mlaerosolsolventOpen

Sources

The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.

FDA: Alcohol Free labeling Supports: definition, denaturing, cosmetic use