Disodium Undecylenoyl Glutamate

INCI: DISODIUM UNDECYLENOYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
Not independently assigned in major public databases
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed amino acid alkyl amides as safe when formulated to be nonirritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns; undecylenic acid moiety has antifungal activity and is considered one of the mildest surfactant classes available.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Undecylenoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns; undecylenic acid moiety has antifungal activity and is considered one of the mildest surfactant classes available. The EU classifies Disodium Undecylenoyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Disodium Undecylenoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Undecylenoyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Undecylenoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Undecylenoyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently assigned in major public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Undecylenoyl Glutamate?

not established 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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