Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Glyoxylic acid derivative with potential formaldehyde release during thermal processing; low pH formulations cause significant hair damage and warrant expanded safety review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine safe in cosmetics?
Glyoxylic acid derivative with potential formaldehyde release during thermal processing; low pH formulations cause significant hair damage and warrant expanded safety review. The EU classifies Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine allowed in the EU?
Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine do in cosmetics?
Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine functions as: Antistatic; hair waving or straightening. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1268868-51-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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