Perfumer's Alcohol Information
Safety Information
- External Use Only: Do not ingest or allow contact with eyes.
- Ventilation: Use in well-ventilated areas to avoid fumes.
- Flammable: Keep away from heat sources, sparks, and open flames.
- Childproof Storage: Store out of children's reach.
- Labeling: Clearly mark containers and bottles.
Ingredients
- Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol): The primary base and solvent for fragrances.
- Isopropyl Myristate: A co-solvent that helps in blending fragrant oils.
- Propylene Glycol: Enhances the even dispersion of fragrance components.
- Distilled Water: Used to adjust the alcohol concentration and balance the formulation.
Directions
- Dilute: Choose the desired alcohol concentration and blend with fragrance oils.
- Test: Create a small test batch to evaluate the scent.
- Age: Optional aging for scent maturation.
- Bottle: Transfer the final product to clean, labeled containers.
- Store: Keep products in a cool, dark place away from sunlight.
- Safety: For external use only, avoid ingestion and eye contact.
Product Description
Perfumer’s alcohol, also known as perfumery alcohol, alcohol denat, or cosmetic alcohol, is a specialized type of alcohol used as the main ingredient in perfumes, colognes, and other fragranced products. It is a specific blend of ethanol and other ingredients designed to meet the requirements of the perfumery industry. Perfume alcohol typically consists of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) as the primary base, with the specific ethanol used in perfumer's alcohol often being denatured. This denaturation process makes it unsuitable for consumption by adding certain substances such as methanol, isopropyl alcohol, or various bittering agents.
- High-Quality Base for Fragrance: Perfumers alcohol, primarily composed of ethanol, serves as a premium base for creating fragrances, ensuring a strong foundation for scents.
- Excellent Solubility: Ethanol in perfumers alcohol effectively dissolves aromatic compounds, allowing for a seamless blending of essential oils and fragrance ingredients.
- Enhanced Aroma Projection: Perfumers alcohol with ethanol helps fragrances project more effectively, resulting in a longer-lasting and more noticeable scent.
- Customizable Formulations: Perfumers alcohol with ethanol provides perfumers and artisans the flexibility to adjust alcohol concentrations, tailoring the formulation to meet specific fragrance needs.
- Stability and Preservation: Ethanol in perfumers alcohol assists in preserving the integrity of fragrance compounds, extending the shelf life of the final product and ensuring the scent remains consistent over time.