Alcohol Denat. (变性乙醇、乙醇、酒精)
Alcohol Denat. (变性乙醇、乙醇、酒精 in Chinese) — official NMPA IECIC Chinese name, 2026 bulk supply lead-time/shortage status, formulation use levels, EU CosIng limits and product examples.
Alcohol Denat. (Official INCI: Alcohol Denat. / Alcohol · Official Name in Chinese / NMPA IECIC: 变性乙醇、乙醇、酒精) is a tracked cosmetic ingredient in the Cosradar global formulation database. As of Q4 2026, global bulk supply shows no active stockout or force-majeure shortage (standard lead time: 2–4 weeks), with 0 cumulative launch & trade mentions and strong commercial adoption in Airless bottle / hydrogel patch & mask / BFS single-dose pod.
| Specification Dimension | Alcohol Denat. 2026 Formulation & Sourcing Benchmark | Compliance & Audit Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Official Name in Chinese (IECIC) | 变性乙醇、乙醇、酒精 | China NMPA IECIC (2021) mandatory label translation |
| International INCI Name | Alcohol Denat. / Alcohol | Aligned with EU CosIng & US PCPC dictionary |
| Typical Use Level & pH Window | Use level: 0.5% – 3.0% · Optimal pH: pH 5.0 – 6.8 | 28-day thermal cycling (45°C / -15°C) & ISO 11930 QC |
| Primary Delivery Formats | Airless bottle / hydrogel patch & mask / BFS single-dose pod | Turnkey OEM sampling available (ISO 22716 / FDA OTC) |
| 2026 Supply & Lead-Time Status | Stable (2–4 weeks lead time) · Multi-origin backup ready | EU Reg 1223/2009 CosIng · US FDA MoCRA · China NMPA IECIC (2021) |
INCI, Chinese Name (IECIC) & Supply Status
Standard INCI, Chinese Name (IECIC) & Supply Status
INCI：Alcohol Denat. / Alcohol
Official Name in Chinese (NMPA IECIC): 变性乙醇、乙醇、酒精
Also called: ethanol, denatured alcohol, SD alcohol, alcohol denat
2026 Supply & Lead-Time Status: No force majeure / active stockout — 2–4 wk standard lead time (Backup OEM formulations available)
Mentions in launches & trade news
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Related regulation
🇺🇸 Washington State bans 25 formaldehyde-releasing substances, a first among US states
What happens · what to do
Under WAC 173-339-110, 25 formaldehyde-releasing substances will be banned in cosmetics. The list includes DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea and bronopol, which are widely used as low-cost preservatives in products such as cotton pads, wet wipes and sheet-mask essences, so these categories are the most affected. A new definition of 'intentionally added' takes effect on the same date.
What to do: Products sold in Washington State, and products using a single US-wide formula, should switch preservative systems before 1 January 2027 (alternatives include phenoxyethanol with ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol and hydroxyacetophenone). Preservative changes involve formulation and stability work with long lead times, so brands and manufacturers should start early.
Source: WAC 173-339-110
🇺🇸 US FDA removes PABA and trolamine salicylate from sunscreen monograph M020
What happens · what to do
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Final Order OTC000008-1 on 10–11 September 2026, removing aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and trolamine salicylate from sunscreen monograph M020. FDA states that no products currently marketed in the US contain these two ingredients, so the practical impact is limited; however, it is the first time FDA has formally removed previously permitted sunscreen active ingredients, which is a significant signal.
What to do: Companies with US sunscreen lines should watch for further reviews of other active ingredients.
Source: FDA Final Order OTC000008-1 · reviewed 22 Sep
Active Ingredient Supply-Chain & Bilingual INCI Lookup
| INCI Name | Official Name in Chinese (NMPA IECIC) | 2026 Supply Disruption, Stockout & Lead-Time Status | US FDA / EU CosIng Limit & Turnkey OEM Formats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakuchiol | 补骨脂酚 (Bǔ Gǔ Zhī Fēn) | ⚠️ Botanical seed-extracted grade (≥99%): 4–6 wk lead time (seasonal crop price fluctuations). Bio-fermented grade: No stockout / 2-wk lead time. | Clean retinol alternative; no EU Annex III cap. Top formats: Unit-dose barrier serum pods & hydrogel eye masks. |
| Colloidal Oatmeal | 胶体燕麦 / 燕麦 (AVENA SATIVA) 仁粉 | ✅ Stable supply (2–3 wk lead time); zero force majeure alerts. Ultra-fine USP grade requires verified beta-glucan COA. | US FDA OTC Skin Protectant Monograph active. Top formats: Soothing hydrocolloid barrier patches & single-serve cream pods. |
| Alpha-Arbutin | α-熊果苷 (Alpha-Xióng Guǒ Gān) | ⚠️ High demand ahead of EU reformulation deadlines (3–4 wk lead time); requires Hydroquinone impurity < 10 ppm. | EU CosIng Annex III limit: ≤ 2.0% face cream, ≤ 0.5% body lotion. Top format: Light-shielded single-dose brightening ampoules. |
| Salicylic Acid | 水杨酸 (Shuǐ Yáng Suān) | ✅ Ample global capacity (2 wk lead time); encapsulated & micronized patch-grade demand up +65% YoY. | US FDA OTC Acne Monograph (0.5%–2.0%); EU Annex III ≤ 2.0%. Top format: OTC hydrocolloid & microneedle acne patches. |
| Sodium DNA (PDRN) | DNA 钠 (DNA Nà) | 🔥 Tight lead time on pharmaceutical salmon-trout grade (5–7 wks); vegan ginseng/microalgae PDRN scaling rapidly. | K-Beauty Olive Young #1 surge ingredient. Top format: Dissolving microneedle patches & sterile BFS unit-dose vials. |
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