Benzylidene Sorbitol

INCI: BENZYLIDENE SORBITOL

CAS Number
32647-67-9 (dibenzylidene sorbitol, DBS) / 6117-64-6 (monobenzylidene sorbitol)
Function
Viscosity controlling / gelling agent (organogel former — used to structure oil phases and create gel-stick formulations)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; GRAS for food-contact applications (DBS). No FDA cosmetic monograph.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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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.

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Concern Level: Moderate

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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