Botanic Planet Canada Inc. Now Carries Denatured Alcohol (SDA) 40B. SD alcohol has additives, namely bitrex, which is odourless but renders the alcohol undrinkable. Most commercially-prepared quality perfumes utilize perfumer's alcohol in their formulations. Perfumery alcohol is a "fixative" for natural essential oils and man-made ingredients in the event that the perfumes must sit for months on a retail shelf. Denatured Alcohol SDA 40B (Specially Denatured Alcohol 40-B) is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. SDA 40-B is ethanol (ethyl alcohol) that has been denatured meaning it’s made undrinkable by adding a denaturant (like t-butyl alcohol or denatonium benzoate). The 40-B formula is specifically approved for cosmetic and topical use.
Common Uses of SDA 40-B in Skincare and Cosmetics
Antiseptic & Astringent
Often found in hand sanitizers, toners, and acne treatments.
Solvent
Helps dissolve active ingredients or botanical extracts, particularly in perfumes, sprays, and certain serums.
Preservative Booster
Enhances antimicrobial efficacy, helping preserve water-based formulations.
Evaporation Control
Evaporates quickly, making it useful in quick-drying products like setting sprays and body mists.
Carrier for Fragrances
Common in perfumery and fine fragrances to help disperse essential oils and fragrance oils evenly.
Safety & Formulation Considerations
Drying to Skin: Overuse in high concentrations can strip natural oils, leading to dryness or irritation.
Concentration Range: Usually used between 5%–20% in skincare, but up to 70%+ in sanitizers.
Regulatory Compliance: Must be used according to local regulations (e.g., FDA in the U.S., Health Canada, EU Cosmetics Regulation).
Products That Commonly Contain SDA 40-B
Perfumes & body sprays
Toners and astringents
Hair sprays and styling products
Hand sanitizers
Facial mists
Suitable For:
Oily & acne-prone skin when used correctly in toners or spot treatments.
Fast-drying formulas where a non-greasy feel is desired.
If you plan to use SDA 40-B in a product, make sure to:
Use it in a well-ventilated area during formulation.
Store it in a flammable storage cabinet.
Label your product correctly according to regulatory guidelines for alcohol-containing formulations.
INCI: Ethyl Alcohol, Tertiary Butyl Alcohol, Denatonium Benzoate and Water.
SDA 40-B is ethanol (ethyl alcohol) that has been denatured meaning it’s made undrinkable by adding a denaturant (like t-butyl alcohol or denatonium benzoate).
Please note that perfumery alcohol supplied in 220-litre drums is classified as a Class 3 – Flammable Liquid under Canada's Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations, administered by Transport Canada.
For customers who wish to pick up a 220-litre drum themselves, the person picking up the product must have a valid TDG Training Certificate appropriate for the duties being performed. If you do not have a valid TDG Training Certificate, you can still purchase the product, but self-pickup is not permitted. We can arrange delivery to your location through an appropriate carrier.
Drum & Skid Deposit
For orders requiring pickup or shipment:
$75.00 deposit per 220 L drum
$15.00 skid deposit per skid
These charges will be added to the order where applicable.
If You Have a TDG Certificate
If you already have a valid TDG Training Certificate and would like to arrange self-pickup, please scan and email us a copy of the
Certificate for verification.
The certificate should identify:
Employer's name and address
Employee's name
Certificate expiry date
TDG subjects/duties for which the employee is trained
Employer's signature
Employee's signature
Once we have reviewed and verified the certificate, we can confirm whether the order is eligible for customer pickup
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