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American Distilling DISTILLED WITCH HAZEL (14% STANDARD ALCOHOL)

American Distilling DISTILLED WITCH HAZEL (14% STANDARD ALCOHOL) is a clear, colorless distillate prepared from recently cut and partially dried dormant twigs of Hamamelis virginiana Linne, containing natural oils and 14% Alcohol.

INCI Name: Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Functions: Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Irritant, Astringent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: BSE-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Gluten-free, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Organic, Plant-Based, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Organic Certified, USDA Certified

Benefit Claims: Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Irritant, Blemish Control, Conditioning, Ease of Formulation, Oil Control, Soothing, Toning

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
84696-19-5
EC No.
283-637-9
Extraction Method

Distillation

Country of Origin

USA

Features & Benefits

Benefits

General

  • Value added natural ingredient for cosmetic products
  • Easy to use highly stable liquid product
  • Alcohol, water and glycol soluble
  • Great base for a multitude of formulations
  • Easily incorporated into clear formulations as well as many other creams and lotions

Skin Care

  • Complies with EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC Allergen Requirements
  • Removes excess oil (sebum)
  • Controls oil production
  • Reduces skin blemishes
  • Cleanses and conditions skin
  • Tones and tightens pores
  • Soothes irritation

Personal Care

  • Relieves irritation and discomfort
  • Soothes, refreshes and cools

Pharmaceutical

  • Meets USP residual solvents requirements (USP <467>)
  • Relieves itching, burning and swelling of inflamed hemorrhoidal tissue
  • Relieves irritation and discomfort due to minor cuts, scrapes, abrasions and insect bites
  • Astringent

 

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Oral Care Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Cosmetic applications

Excellent for all skin types including sensitive, oily and dry. It iscommonly found in cleansers, toners, anti-aging products and in products for blemished oracne-prone skin.

Pharmaceutical Applications

This product has been approved for use to treat a variety of skin conditions relating to irritation and swelling. It has also been widely accepted for use in products for chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, cracked or blistered skin, diaper rash, windburn, and sunburn.

FDA Approved Uses:
  • 21 CFR Part 347: Skin Protectant Drug Products for over-the-counter human use: Final Monograph: Final Rule
  • 21 CER Part 346: Anorectal Products for over-the-counter human use:Final Monograph: Final Rule
Recommended Levels
  • Cosmetic: Greater than 20%
  • Pharmaceutical: 50% - 100%

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic Witch Hazel free from acetous odor
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Clarity0.00 - 0.25-NTU (MFG)
Specific Gravity (20℃)0.976 - 0.982-BPC
Specific Gravity (25℃)0.979 - 0.983-USP
Total Non-Volatile Residuemin. 25/100mg/mlUSP
Alcohol (Ethanol-Natural Grain USP)14.0 - 15.0%USP
pH Value (25°C)3.0 - 5.0-USP
Limit Of Tanninsmin. 0.03mg/mLUSP
Acetone, Other Ketones, Isopropyl Alcohol & T-Butyl AlcoholNegative-NFXI
FormaldehydeNegative-NFXI (BPC)
Total Plate Count, Including Yeast & Moldmax. 10CFU/mLMFG
Gram Neg./Gram Pos. Bacteria Countmax. 1CFU/mLMFG

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Pant Origin

This product is made from 100% Certified Organic Witch Hazel plant material non-genetically modified, gluten free and wheat free, BSE/TSE free, not tested on animals

Packaging & Availability

Standard Packaging

Gallon, 5 Gallons, $5 Gallons, 275 Gallons and Bulk Tanker.

 

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Store in a cool place. Protect from freezing. Product will discolor if it comes in contact with iron.