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INCI name

HEPTYL UNDECYLENATE

Heptyl undecylenate

Skin conditioning – emollientreviewed

An ester of heptyl alcohol and undecylenic acid, used as an emollient.

What it is

Heptyl undecylenate is heptyl undec-10-enoate, the ester of heptyl alcohol (heptanol) with undecylenic acid, an unsaturated C11 fatty acid. Both components can be obtained from castor oil. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products, such as creams, hair care products and makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the raw materials are of plant or petrochemical origin.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (38)

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