Undeceth-10

INCI: UNDECETH-10

CAS Number
34398-01-1
Function
Cleansing, solvent, surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient โ€” potential for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual contamination from manufacturing. Must verify residual levels via HS-GC-MS testing. PEGs may increase skin permeability to other ingredients

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Undeceth-10 safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated ingredient โ€” potential for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual contamination from manufacturing. Must verify residual levels via HS-GC-MS testing. PEGs may increase skin permeability to other ingredients The EU classifies Undeceth-10 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Undeceth-10 allowed in the EU?

Undeceth-10 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Undeceth-10 do in cosmetics?

Undeceth-10 functions as: Cleansing, solvent, surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 34398-01-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Undeceth-10?

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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