Undecyl Alcohol
Undecyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-sebum, skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | UNDECYL ALCOHOL |
| Function | ANTI-SEBUM, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 112-42-5 |
| EC number | 203-970-5 |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 20%Shampoos 20%Wash Off Masks 20%Eye Moisturizers 10%Face Primers 10%Makeup Removers 10%
Frequently asked
- What does Undecyl Alcohol do in skincare?
- Undecyl Alcohol functions as an anti-sebum, skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Undecyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Undecyl Alcohol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (20% of its uses).
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