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Determination of Methanol in a Perfume Formulation

Determination of Methanol in a Perfume Formulation


Methyl Alcohol, also known by various names such as carbinol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirit, is an organic compound known as the simplest of alcohols. It is characteristically sweeter and milder, volatile, colorless, flammable, with a milder odor than ethanol. Most importantly, it is a poisonous liquid compared to ethyl alcohol.

Methanol is a polar liquid at room temperature that can be used as a coolant antifreeze, solvent, fuel (in model airplanes or fast track racing) or as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol. The flame of methyl alcohol is almost colorless and invisible, therefore it is a source of burning hazard.

The toxic effects of methanol, which can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption, are very harmful to humans. For this reason, the use of methyl alcohol is dangerous, especially in a product that comes into direct contact with the skin, such as perfume. Although methyl alcohol is related to exposure, it even causes death.

You can contact Nanolab Cosmetic Analysis Laboratory for the determination of methyl alcohol in perfumes and various fragrance products.
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