Is TEA-Undecylenate safe in cosmetics?
TEA-Undecylenate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
TEA-Undecylenate
INCI: TEA-UNDECYLENATE
TEA-Undecylenate (CAS 84012-22-6 (mixture reference)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing, Antifungal Agent, Preservative (antimicrobial). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 2.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Antifungal Agent, Preservative (antimicrobial)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
2.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Assessed under TEA-containing ingredients — safe as used; undecylenic acid is an FDA OTC monograph antifungal
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for TEA-Undecylenate.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Undecylenate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Undecylenate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Undecylenate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Undecylenate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Antifungal Agent, Preservative (antimicrobial). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-22-6 (mixture reference).
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