★Is Undecylenoyl Glycine officially listed in the cosmetic ingredient inventories?
Yes. It is listed under INCI name UNDECYLENOYL GLYCINE in China's IECIC and is approved globally. The CIR Expert Panel concluded it is safe for cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating.
★What is the primary function of Undecylenoyl Glycine?
It is a lipoamino acid with multi-function: anti-acne, anti-dandruff, anti-sebum (oil control), deodorant, antimicrobial, and hair conditioning. It restores the skin's protective acid mantle.
★Can it be used as a deodorant ingredient?
Yes. It provides gentle 24-hour deodorant action by controlling undesirable skin flora without blocking sweat glands, making it suitable for natural deodorant formulations.
★What is the solubility profile? How to formulate?
It is soluble in ethanol and glycols (5% in glycol). Dissolves in water only when pH>7 with heating to 90°C. For most formulations, dissolve in the glycol or alcohol phase.
★What is the recommended usage concentration?
Recommended dosage varies by pH: 0.5-1.0% at pH 5, 1.0-2.0% at pH 6, and up to 2.0% at pH 7. Maximum recommended concentration is 0.5% in some guidelines.
★Is Undecylenoyl Glycine included in cosmetic ingredient catalog?
It is officially listed in China Used Cosmetic Ingredients Catalog 2021 with the ingredient serial number 06100. It is not a prohibited or restricted high-risk component, complying with EU SCCS and US CIR safety standards, supporting legal cosmetic formulation, filing and global export.
★Does Undecylenoyl Glycine meet EU, US safety requirements?
It has passed authoritative safety assessments of EU SCCS and US CIR, with low irritation, no phototoxicity or reproductive toxicity. It complies with regulations of EU, US, Japan and South Korea, supporting smooth customs clearance and brand filing.
★What are its CAS, purity and appearance?
Its CAS number is 54301-26-7, EINECS 427-430-5. It is white/off-white solid powder, with cosmetic-grade purity ≥99.0%, accompanied by complete batch COA reports, meeting international and national standards.
★Recommended addition in different pH environments?
The addition varies with pH: 0.5-1.0% (pH5), 1.0-2.0% (pH6), 2.0% (pH7). The maximum historical usage in leave-on cosmetics is 1.0%, adjustable by product functions and regional regulations.
