# UNDECYLENIC ACID

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8035001
Categories: beauty, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Biocide, Cleaning agent, Emulsifier, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Preservative, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID8035001

> UNDECYLENIC ACID is used as biocide / cleaning agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 27 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Food and drug, Personal care. Assessed from 7 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 27 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Food and drug, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 27 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Food and drug, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Preservative, Emulsifier.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SPRAY; Maximum daily exposure: 22 mg
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 133 active drug products and 135 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._