Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Alginic acid, 10-undecenoyl derivatives, sodium tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine salts
What does it do?
Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate?
Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alginic acid, 10-undecenoyl derivatives, sodium tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine salts
Is Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium/tea-Undecylenoyl Alginate is 224580-93-2.
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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