Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
10-Undecenamide, N-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate?
Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 10-Undecenamide, N-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
Is Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Undecylenoamphoacetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - foam boosting, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010