Denatonium Benzoate
Alcohol
Alcohol-free products are free of harsh alcohols like denatured alcohol. Alcohol is a common cause of skin irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin.
Explained
Denatonium Benzoate is a denaturant and masking ingredient.
It is commonly used to denature alcohols, such as SD Alcohol 40.
Fun fact: This ingredient is the most bitter known compound. The bitter flavor is often used to deter consumption.
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What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33188
INCI Name
DENATONIUM BENZOATE
INN Name
denatonium benzoate
EC #
 223-095-2
All Functions
Denaturant, Masking
