Zinc Undecylenate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, antimicrobial, opacifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zinc diundec-10-enoate
What does it do?
Zinc Undecylenate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
EU regulatory status
Zinc Undecylenate 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 Zinc Undecylenate?
Zinc Undecylenate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zinc diundec-10-enoate
Is Zinc Undecylenate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zinc Undecylenate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Undecylenate do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Undecylenate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, antimicrobial, opacifying.
What is the CAS number of Zinc Undecylenate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zinc Undecylenate is 30773-48-9 / 557-08-4.
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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