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Glyceryl Undecylenate

Safe

CIR has reviewed undecylenate esters and considers them safe in cosmetic use at current concentrations. Not used in foods.

Found in
14 products

What it is

Monoester of glycerin and undecylenic acid; mild antimicrobial cosmetic ingredient.

Cosmetic skin-conditioning and antimicrobial; not a food ingredient.

What regulators actually say

"Glyceryl undecylenate and related undecylenate esters are concluded to be safe as used in cosmetic products."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted in cosmetics; undecylenic acid GRAS as flavor (FEMA)

European Union — EFSA

Not a food additive

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