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TEA-UNDECYLENATE

TEA-Undecylenate is the triethanolamine salt of Undecylenic Acid.

Korean limit
0.2%
Molecular structure

Definition

TEA-Undecylenate is the triethanolamine salt of Undecylenic Acid.

Cosmetic roles

Stops microbes growing in the productPRESERVATIVESurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
China · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) Products without rinse. (b) Other products.
  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : (a) 2.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : a.- b.- . No use with nitrosating systems . -Pureza minimum 99% maximum -Tenor of secondary amines in raw materials 0.5%. Maximum nitrosamine -Tenor. 50 ug / kg -Envasar / keep in containers free of nitrites
  • Field of application and/or use : Products to combat dandruff.
  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 2%

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) non-rinse-off products (b) other products
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 2.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : (a) (b): • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg • Keep in nitrite-free containers

Taiwan

  • 0.2%

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (a) 2.5%
  • Other : (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 0.2% (as acid)

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Restriction III/62 V/18 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Triethanolamine and Triethanolamine-Containing Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ウンデシレン酸TEA: 本品は、ウンデシレン酸(*)とトリエタノールアミン(TEA(*))の塩である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

TEA-UNDECYLENATEINCI티이에이-운데실레네이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)ウンデシレン酸TEAJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
84471-25-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
282-908-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID90233441
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID90155932
IUPAC
Undec-10-enoic acid--2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethan-1-ol) (1/1)
Molecular formula
C17H35NO5
Molecular weight
333.469 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Preservative1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1
  • Cleaning agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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