Undeceth-10
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, solvent, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Undeceth-10 is a polyethylene glycol ether of undecyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula:
What does it do?
Undeceth-10 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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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Undeceth-10 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 Undeceth-10?
Undeceth-10 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Undeceth-10 is a polyethylene glycol ether of undecyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula:
Is Undeceth-10 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Undeceth-10 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Undeceth-10 do in cosmetic products?
Undeceth-10 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, solvent, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Undeceth-10?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Undeceth-10 is 127036-24-2 (generic).
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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: 19/05/2020