Undecylenamide Dea
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial, antistatic in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)undecenamide
What does it do?
Undecylenamide Dea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-seborrheic
helps regulate excess sebum production on skin and scalp
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Undecylenamide Dea is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 60). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Undecylenamide Dea?
Undecylenamide Dea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)undecenamide
Is Undecylenamide Dea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Undecylenamide Dea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Undecylenamide Dea do in cosmetic products?
Undecylenamide Dea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial, antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Undecylenamide Dea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Undecylenamide Dea is 25377-64-4.
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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