Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Benzylidene sorbitol is a rheology modifier with negligible absorption and adequate margin of safety, though moderate sensitization potential warrants caution in sensitive formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzylidene Sorbitol safe in cosmetics?
Benzylidene sorbitol is a rheology modifier with negligible absorption and adequate margin of safety, though moderate sensitization potential warrants caution in sensitive formulations. The EU classifies Benzylidene Sorbitol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Benzylidene Sorbitol allowed in the EU?
Benzylidene Sorbitol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzylidene Sorbitol do in cosmetics?
Benzylidene Sorbitol functions as: Viscosity controlling / gelling agent (organogel former — used to structure oil phases and create gel-stick formulations). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 32647-67-9 (dibenzylidene sorbitol, DBS) / 6117-64-6 (monobenzylidene sorbitol).
What is the Margin of Safety for Benzylidene Sorbitol?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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