Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid
INCI: UNDECENAL/CYANO-ACETIC ACID (CONDENSATION PRODUCT)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Extremely limited safety data. The undecenal moiety carries sensitization risk. Any formulator considering this ingredient should conduct independent safety testing. Not a well-characterized cosmetic ingredient
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Extremely limited safety data. The undecenal moiety carries sensitization risk. Any formulator considering this ingredient should conduct independent safety testing. Not a well-characterized cosmetic ingredient The EU classifies Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Undecenal/Cyano-Acetic Acid?
not established 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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