Is Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum safe in cosmetics?
Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum
INCI: UNDECYLENOYL XANTHAN GUM
Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum (CAS Not publicly assigned (derivative of undecylenic acid + xanthan gum CAS 11138-66-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning, film forming, antimicrobial boost. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (derivative of undecylenic acid + xanthan gum CAS 11138-66-2)
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Function
Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning, film forming, antimicrobial boost
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; xanthan gum parent is GRAS (21 CFR 172.695)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum allowed in the EU?
Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum do in cosmetics?
Undecylenoyl Xanthan Gum functions as: Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning, film forming, antimicrobial boost. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (derivative of undecylenic acid + xanthan gum CAS 11138-66-2).
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