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Skin Conditioning

SODIUM/TEA-UNDECYLENOYL ALGINATE

CAS 224580-93-2
64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A modified alginate carrying undecylenoyl groups, partly as a TEA salt. Alginate is benign; the TEA component triggers EU Annex III nitrosamine controls and undecylenic acid can mildly sensitize.

Function

EMULSION STABILISINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditioning and antimicrobial action
  • Alginate-based film former
  • Combines plant alginate with antimicrobial fatty acid

Known concerns

  • TEA salt with EU Annex III/62 restriction
  • Undecylenoyl group is a known mild sensitizer
  • Nitrosamine formation risk in mixed formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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