UNDECANE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
UNDECANE
Safety grade: A
Undecane is a lightweight, colorless liquid hydrocarbon that comes from petroleum. It works like a silicone alternative to keep skin feeling soft and smooth without a greasy residue.
Undecane is used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin conditioner to soften the skin, improve product texture, and help other ingredients spread evenly across the skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Emollient ingredients
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- GLYCERYL STEARATE — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE — Grade A
- GLYCERYL OLEATE — Grade A
- HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL — Grade A