Is Xylityl Undecylenate safe in cosmetics?
Xylityl Undecylenate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Xylityl Undecylenate
INCI: XYLITYL UNDECYLENATE
Xylityl Undecylenate (CAS Not publicly assigned (novel saccharide ester of undecylenic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, antifungal, skin conditioning agent, preservative booster (by. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (novel saccharide ester of undecylenic acid)
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Function
Antimicrobial, antifungal, skin conditioning agent, preservative booster (by analogy with glyceryl undecylenate)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA monograph; undecylenic acid derivatives are OTC antifungal actives; cosmetic use permitted under general provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Xylityl Undecylenate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Xylityl Undecylenate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xylityl Undecylenate allowed in the EU?
Xylityl Undecylenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Xylityl Undecylenate do in cosmetics?
Xylityl Undecylenate functions as: Antimicrobial, antifungal, skin conditioning agent, preservative booster (by analogy with glyceryl undecylenate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (novel saccharide ester of undecylenic acid).
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