"Low penalty" in all categories.
- INCI name: UNDECYLENIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 203-965-8
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Restriction in Europe:
V/18
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0.2% (in acid).
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0.2% (in acid).
Its functions (INCI)
- Antimicrobial : Helps slowing the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and counteracts the development of microbes
- Emulsifying : Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
- Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used
This ingredient is present in 0.09% of cosmetics.
Products that contain them
