EU cosmetic limits

Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts in EU cosmetics: Annex V, entry 18

Source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated textRetrieved 2026-11-05Independent information site: we are not the authority and not the source of the data.

Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is 0,2 % (as acid). Annex V, entry 18, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.

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Annex
V: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
Reference number
18
Chemical name/INN
Undec-10-enoic acid and its salts
Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
Undecylenic acid, potassium undecylenate, sodium undecylenate, calcium undecylenate, TEA-undecylenate, MEA-undecylenate
CAS number
112-38-9, 6159-41-7, 3398-33-2, 1322-14-1, 84471-25-0, 56532-40-2
EC number
203-965-8, 222-264-8, 215-331-8, 282-908-9, 260-247-7
Version
Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
Official source
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text

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