Is Undecenal safe in cosmetics?
Undecenal has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Undecenal
INCI: UNDECENAL
Undecenal (CAS 1337-83-3 (also 2463-77-6 for 2-Undecenal; 53448-07-0 for trans-2-Undecenal)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming / Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
CAS Number
1337-83-3 (also 2463-77-6 for 2-Undecenal; 53448-07-0 for trans-2-Undecenal)
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Function
Perfuming / Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Undecenal.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Undecenal.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Undecenal by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
15
Lowest NOAEL
11.1 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Undecenal allowed in the EU?
Undecenal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Undecenal do in cosmetics?
Undecenal functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1337-83-3 (also 2463-77-6 for 2-Undecenal; 53448-07-0 for trans-2-Undecenal).
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