Is Ethyl Thioglycolate safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Thioglycolate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Thioglycolate
INCI: ETHYL THIOGLYCOLATE
Ethyl Thioglycolate (CAS | Ethyl Thioglycolate) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Depilatory; hair waving/straightening; reducing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 8%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Depilatory; hair waving/straightening; reducing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
8%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with labeling — safe for use in hair straighteners, permanent waves, depilatories per CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Thioglycolate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Thioglycolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Thioglycolate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Thioglycolate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 8%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Thioglycolate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Thioglycolate functions as: Depilatory; hair waving/straightening; reducing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | Ethyl Thioglycolate.
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