Cosmetic Ingredient

Thioglycolic Acid

INCI: THIOGLYCOLIC ACID

CAS 68-11-1 EC 200-677-4

Mercaptoacetic acid

Generally Safe

This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.

Purpose

Function

Depilatory, Hair Waving/Straightening, Keratolytic, Reducing Agent

Profile

Silicone

Silicone free

Malassezia

Safe

Fungal Acne

Safe

Details

Mercaptoacetic acid

EU Restricted — Annex III

2 official EU restrictions with concentration limits & label requirements

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Reference

CAS Number

68-11-1

EC Number

200-677-4

INCI

THIOGLYCOLIC ACID