TEA-Undecylenate

TEA-Undecylenate

AKA “84471-25-0, Undec-10-enoic acid, compound with 2, 2', 2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1), DTXSID90233441, RefChem:1057253, DTXCID90155932, 10-Undecenoic acid, compd. with 2, 2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1), 282-908-9, EINECS 282-908-9, SCHEMBL324450, NS00090256”

Preservative

Ingredient Facts

TEA-Undecylenate

AKA: 84471-25-0, Undec-10-enoic acid, Compound with 2, 2', 2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1), DTXSID90233441, RefChem:1057253, DTXCID90155932, 10-Undecenoic acid, Compd. with 2, 2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1), 282-908-9, EINECS 282-908-9, SCHEMBL324450, NS00090256

Preservative · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Preservative

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Undec-10-enoic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1) (salt)

Formula

C17H35NO5

Mol. Weight

333.50

CAS #

84471-25-0

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Preservative

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Preserves Formula

Cleansing Surfactant

Lifts away dirt and oil

Prevents microbial growth

Traditional Use

A synthetic preservative and antimicrobial combining triethanolamine with undecylenic acid (derived from castor oil). Developed as a gentler alternative to traditional preservatives in cosmetic formulations.