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Antimicrobial

GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ester of glycerin and undecylenic acid. Used in deodorants and skincare for mild antimicrobial action. Generally well tolerated, but cosmetic-specific data is thinner.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild antimicrobial booster
  • Skin conditioning emollient
  • Used in deodorant systems

Known concerns

  • Rare contact sensitivity
  • Limited cosmetic safety data versus larger esters

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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