Is Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid
INCI: UNDECENAL/CYANO-ACETIC ACID (CONDENSATION PRODUCT)
Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid (CAS Not widely assigned; reaction product of undecenal and cyanoacetic acid) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance modifier / UV filter precursor (very limited data available). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely assigned; reaction product of undecenal and cyanoacetic acid
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Function
Fragrance modifier / UV filter precursor (very limited data available)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA listing; would need to comply with general FDCA cosmetic safety requirements
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid allowed in the EU?
Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid do in cosmetics?
Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid functions as: Fragrance modifier / UV filter precursor (very limited data available). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned; reaction product of undecenal and cyanoacetic acid.
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