Allowed in EU

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:

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