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Surfactant

POTASSIUM UNDECYLENOYL GLUTAMATE

Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A naturally derived amino-acid surfactant combining glutamate with undecylenic acid. Mild on skin and scalp, with the bonus of mild antifungal activity from the undecylenic chain — good for dandruff-prone formulations.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Antifungal activity from undecylenic moiety
  • Hair- and scalp-friendly
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • May be drying at high % in leave-on
  • Performance varies with formulation pH
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety publications

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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