Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
9 study endpoints found for Undecane. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | >=1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=5000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=5000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1800 2285 | 1995 | rat | inhalation | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1800 2285 | inhalation | - | inhalation | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=900 ppm | 1995 | rat | inhalation | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=900 ppm | inhalation | - | inhalation | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
RIFM Expert Panel concluded safe as used with robust MOE values across all toxicological endpoints. Not genotoxic, not phototoxic/photoallergenic, with MOE 19,608 for repeated dose toxicity and 58,824 for developmental toxicity.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Undecane safe in cosmetics?
RIFM Expert Panel concluded safe as used with robust MOE values across all toxicological endpoints. Not genotoxic, not phototoxic/photoallergenic, with MOE 19,608 for repeated dose toxicity and 58,824 for developmental toxicity. The EU classifies Undecane as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 9 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Undecane allowed in the EU?
Undecane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Undecane do in cosmetics?
Undecane functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Volatile lightweight emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1120-21-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Undecane?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Undecane?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Undecane is >=1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 9 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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