Thioglycolic Acid

Antioxidant depilatory hair waving or straightening reducing Restricted — conditions apply

CAS: 68-11-1 Opens the substance record on PubChem
EC: 200-677-4
Status: Restricted — conditions apply · Annex III, entry 2a
Maximum: (a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% (b) 5% (c) 2% (d) 11% The abo
Conditions: Conditions of use: (a) (b) (c) (d) Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. (a) (c) (d) Wear suitable gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions’
In brief: Thioglycolic acid is a sulfur-based organic acid used in hair-removal creams and in perming or straightening products, where it acts on the bonds within hair to change its shape or help dissolve it. It can also act as a reducing agent or antioxidant, helping to stabilise other ingredients in a formula.
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