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UNDECYLENAMIDE MEA.

Valuable CAS 20545-92-0 / ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

UNDECYLENAMIDE MEA is a versatile ingredient recognized for its antimicrobial efficacy against skin microorganisms. It additionally functions as a surfactant to enhance cleansing and foam production in formulations.

Summary

Antimicrobial Antistatic Hair Conditioning Surfactant Foam Boosting Viscosity Controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient actively controls the proliferation of bacteria and fungi through its antimicrobial properties. Concurrently, it reduces surface tension as a surfactant, facilitating the removal of impurities and boosting foam in cleansers.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • N-nitrosating agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel considers it safe when formulated to be non-irritating and explicitly cautions against its use in products where N-nitroso compounds could form. A specific maximum concentration for Undecylenamide MEA itself is not detailed by CIR.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

UNDECYLENAMIDE MEA is a valuable ingredient for cleansing formulations, offering antimicrobial protection and surfactant properties with a low irritancy profile, provided it is formulated without N-nitrosating agents.

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