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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk; undecylenic acid's antifungal activity creates potential OTC drug/cosmetic regulatory crossover — formulators must carefully evaluate claims; avoid nitrosating agents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Undecylenate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk; undecylenic acid's antifungal activity creates potential OTC drug/cosmetic regulatory crossover — formulators must carefully evaluate claims; avoid nitrosating agents The EU classifies TEA-Undecylenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Undecylenate?
adequate 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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