UNDECYLENAMIDE MEA
Undecylenamide MEA is a synthetic ingredient that fulfills several roles in hair care formulations: as a surfactant and foaming agent, it facilitates cleaning and foam formation; as a thickening agent, it increases the viscosity of products; as a preservative, it contributes to microbiological stability; as an antistatic agent, it reduces electrostatic charges on the hair.
Roles & functions
Hair conditioning — Improves the appearance, softness and manageability of the hair.
Surfactant — Lowers the tension between two surfaces; cleanses and helps remove impurities.
Foaming — Creates or stabilises the foam of a product.
Viscosity controlling — Increases viscosity and gives the product its texture.
Preservative — Limits the growth of micro-organisms to preserve the product.
Antistatic — Reduces static electricity, particularly on the hair.
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
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