Synonym(s)
CAS number: 56532-40-2
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MEA-undecylenate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a preservative (inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products and preserves them).
MEA is the acronym for monoethanolamide. Undecylenates are salts or esters of undecylenic acid (10-undecylenic acid). The general conditions for preservatives which may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009) Annex V.
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