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Undecylenamide MEA

Korean: 운데실렌아마이드엠이에이 · Functions: antimicrobial, antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Undecylenamide MEA is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
JP JapanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : 石けん,シャンプー等の直ちに洗い流す化粧品以外の化粧品(비누, 화장품 등 즉시 씻어 내는 화장품 외의 화장품) * 【100g당 최대 배합량(Maximum amount of ingredient per 100 g)】 : Prohibited(配合不可)(배합금지)

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

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Undecylenamide MEA 운데실렌아마이드엠이에이

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Undecylenamide MEA banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Undecylenamide MEA banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Undecylenamide MEA allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Undecylenamide MEA used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antimicrobial, antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.

What is Undecylenamide MEA called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 운데실렌아마이드엠이에이.

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