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Surfactant

PEG-6 UNDECYLENATE

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-6 ester of undecylenic acid — a mild antifungal cleanser used in anti-dandruff and sebum-controlling products. Possible trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild antifungal cleansing
  • Useful for dandruff and oily skin
  • Solubilizes oils

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Mild defatting
  • Sparse stand-alone dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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