Is Benzylidene Sorbitol safe in cosmetics?
Benzylidene Sorbitol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Benzylidene Sorbitol
INCI: BENZYLIDENE SORBITOL
Benzylidene Sorbitol (CAS 32647-67-9 (dibenzylidene sorbitol, DBS) / 6117-64-6 (monobenzylidene sorbitol)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling / gelling agent (organogel former — used to structure oil. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
32647-67-9 (dibenzylidene sorbitol, DBS) / 6117-64-6 (monobenzylidene sorbitol)
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Function
Viscosity controlling / gelling agent (organogel former — used to structure oil phases and create gel-stick formulations)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; GRAS for food-contact applications (DBS). No FDA cosmetic monograph.
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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