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Dimethyl Isosorbide (Sugar-Based Ester Variant)

Isosorb-based penetration enhancer (COSMOS-approved)

Safety Notes

COSMOS-approved penetration enhancer derived from sorbitol (sugar); see Dimethyl Isosorbide main entry for full detail; this entry notes COSMOS-approved sourcing chain

Function & Common Use

Function

Solvent / Penetration Enhancer

Category

Solvent

Common In

Active delivery vehicles COSMOS products

Origin

Semi-synthetic (isosorbide - sugar)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl Isosorbide (Sugar-Based Ester Variant) safe to use in skincare?

Dimethyl Isosorbide (Sugar-Based Ester Variant) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. COSMOS-approved penetration enhancer derived from sorbitol (sugar); see Dimethyl Isosorbide main entry for full detail; this entry notes COSMOS-approved sourcing chain

Is Dimethyl Isosorbide (Sugar-Based Ester Variant) allowed in India?

Dimethyl Isosorbide (Sugar-Based Ester Variant) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Dimethyl Isosorbide (Sugar-Based Ester Variant) used for in cosmetics?

Dimethyl Isosorbide (Sugar-Based Ester Variant) functions as: Solvent / Penetration Enhancer. It is commonly found in: Active delivery vehicles COSMOS products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CASN/A
ECN/A

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