Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Undecyl Glucoside

INCI: UNDECYL GLUCOSIDE

CAS Number
98283-67-1
Function
Surfactant (cleansing, emulsifying, foaming), wetting agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed โ€“ safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Undecyl Glucoside. 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
LOEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
LOEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conditions; 100% renewable vegetable origin available; COSMOS/ECOCERT eligible

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Undecyl Glucoside safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conditions; 100% renewable vegetable origin available; COSMOS/ECOCERT eligible The EU classifies Undecyl Glucoside as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Undecyl Glucoside allowed in the EU?

Undecyl Glucoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Undecyl Glucoside do in cosmetics?

Undecyl Glucoside functions as: Surfactant (cleansing, emulsifying, foaming), wetting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98283-67-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Undecyl Glucoside?

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 Undecyl Glucoside?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Undecyl Glucoside is 500 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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