Thickener
DIMETHYLDIBENZYLIDENE SORBITOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A methylated dibenzylidene sorbitol — sorbitol gellant with two methylbenzylidene groups. Builds clear gel networks in stick deodorants. Essentially inert once gelled.
Skin benefits
- Clear-gel structurant / thickener
- Forms self-assembled fibrillar network
- Used in stick antiperspirants and gels
- Inert in finished product
Known concerns
- Trace methylbenzaldehyde release on hydrolysis
- Limited dedicated cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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