Potassium Undecylenoyl Alginate

INCI: POTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL ALGINATE

CAS Number
224580-88-5
Function
Emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; CIR reviewed as part of polysaccharide gums group (2015) โ€” found safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic/plant origin with no CMR or endocrine disruption concerns; safe as used in cosmetic applications.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Undecylenoyl Alginate safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic/plant origin with no CMR or endocrine disruption concerns; safe as used in cosmetic applications. The EU classifies Potassium Undecylenoyl Alginate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Undecylenoyl Alginate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Undecylenoyl Alginate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Undecylenoyl Alginate functions as: Emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 224580-88-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Undecylenoyl Alginate?

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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