Undecanoic Acid
Undecanoic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-sebum, cleansing agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | UNDECANOIC ACID |
| Function | ANTI-SEBUM, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 112-37-8 |
| EC number | 203-964-2 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 110 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Undecanoic Acid do in skincare?
- Undecanoic Acid functions as an anti-sebum, cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Undecanoic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Undecanoic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (100% of its uses).
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