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Antimicrobial

TEA-UNDECYLENATE

CAS 84471-25-0
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Triethanolamine salt of undecylenic acid — combines antifungal action with mild cleansing, useful in anti-dandruff and foot products. TEA-class nitrosamine-formation risk applies as with other TEA-soaps.

Function

PRESERVATIVESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Antifungal action against Candida and Malassezia
  • Cleansing surfactant
  • Useful in anti-dandruff and athlete's-foot care

Known concerns

  • TEA salt — nitrosamine formation risk with co-ingredients
  • EU restrictions on TEA-class amines
  • Mild irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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