Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not genotoxic, not phototoxic/photoallergenic, not PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic). However, sensitization is the critical endpoint — formulations must respect IFRA concentration limits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Undecenal safe in cosmetics?
Not genotoxic, not phototoxic/photoallergenic, not PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic). However, sensitization is the critical endpoint — formulations must respect IFRA concentration limits The EU classifies Undecenal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Undecenal allowed in the EU?
Undecenal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Undecenal do in cosmetics?
Undecenal functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1337-83-3 (also 2463-77-6 for 2-Undecenal; 53448-07-0 for trans-2-Undecenal).
What is the Margin of Safety for Undecenal?
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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