What does the restriction note for MEA-UNDECYLENATE mean?

The restriction field for MEA-UNDECYLENATE reads: V/18 III/61. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What other records share CAS 56532-40-2?

CAS 56532-40-2 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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MEA-UNDECYLENATE

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Undec-10-enoic acid, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

MEA-UNDECYLENATE is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: V/18 III/61.

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Inventory details for MEA-UNDECYLENATE

INCI name

MEA-UNDECYLENATE

Description

Undec-10-enoic acid, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

Annex records for MEA-UNDECYLENATE

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 61

Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 18

UNDECYLENIC ACID / POTASSIUM UNDECYLENATE / SODIUM UNDECYLENATE / CALCIUM UNDECYLENATE / MEA-UNDECY…

CAS: 112-38-9 / 6159-41-7 / 3398-33-2 / 1322-14-1 / 84471-25-0 / 56532-40-2

EC: 203-965-8 / - / 222-264-8 / 215-331-8 / 282-908-9 / 260-247-7

Key data

CAS

56532-40-2

260-247-7

Restriction

V/18 III/61

Function

PRESERVATIVE SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

How MEA-UNDECYLENATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MEA-UNDECYLENATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

MEA-UNDECYLENATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

MEA-UNDECYLENATE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for MEA-UNDECYLENATE reads: "V/18 III/61". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, MEA-UNDECYLENATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for MEA-UNDECYLENATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for MEA-UNDECYLENATE with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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