Undecylenoyl Peg-5 Paraben
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxo-10-undecenyl)-.omega.-(4-carboxyphenoxy)-, .alpha.hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) esters (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Undecylenoyl Peg-5 Paraben is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
EU regulatory status
Undecylenoyl Peg-5 Paraben 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 Undecylenoyl Peg-5 Paraben?
Undecylenoyl Peg-5 Paraben is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxo-10-undecenyl)-.omega.-(4-carboxyphenoxy)-, .alpha.hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) esters (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Undecylenoyl Peg-5 Paraben allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Undecylenoyl Peg-5 Paraben is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Undecylenoyl Peg-5 Paraben do in cosmetic products?
Undecylenoyl Peg-5 Paraben is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
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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