Alcohol Free Test

Testing for alcohol content in cosmetics is performed to verify claims such as “Alcohol-Free”, which are especially important for products formulated for sensitive skin, baby care, or around the eyes. Some forms of alcohol can be irritating, drying, or unsuitable for certain skin types, while others are skin-safe (e.g., fatty alcohols)

Required sample quantity :

Creams / Lotions / Serums	30–50 grams
Toners / Astringents / Gels	30–50 mL
Shampoos / Face Wash / Body Wash	50–100 mL
Perfumes / Deodorants / Sprays	20–30 mL (glass bottle preferred)
Mouthwash / Oral Care Liquids	50–100 mL
Baby Care Products	30–50 grams or mL

Method Ref.: In-House

TAT : 4 Days*

Method Reference

In-House

Turnaround Time

4 Days*

₹3,000 ₹3,500/ sample

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About This Test

The Alcohol-Free Test is a specialized analytical procedure designed to detect the presence of ethanol and other volatile alcohols in cosmetic products. This test is essential for validating “Alcohol-Free” claims and ensuring the product is safe, non-irritating, and compliant with consumer expectations and regulatory standards.

Whether for baby care, facial serums, toners, or personal hygiene products, this test distinguishes between harmful drying alcohols and skin-safe fatty alcohols to support clean-label formulations.

✔️ Detects ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and methanol
✔️ Verifies compliance with “Alcohol-Free” label claims
✔️ Supports Halal certification and export documentation
✔️ Ensures safety for sensitive and dry skin types
✔️ Suitable for aqueous, gel, cream, and spray-based formulations

Why It Matters

Purpose of Testing

Validate “Alcohol-Free” Label Claims– Ensures that products claiming "alcohol-free" do not contain ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or other drying alcohols, such as isopropyl alcohol or methanol.

Consumer Safety and Irritation Risk– Detects volatile alcohols that may cause redness, dryness, or skin barrier disruption, especially in facial, baby, or intimate care products.

Regulatory and Export Compliance– Required in regions with restrictions on alcohol in cosmetics (e.g., for religious, safety, or certification reasons like Halal compliance).

Differentiate between Alcohol Types– Helps distinguish between harsh alcohols (e.g., ethanol, denatured alcohol) and non-irritant fatty alcohols (e.g., cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol), which are safe and skin-conditioning.

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