Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Strong skin and eye irritant with mandatory pH range of 7–9.5 for general use or up to 12.7 for professional use; keep away from eyes and not for use on children under 16 in professional products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isooctyl Thioglycolate safe in cosmetics?
Strong skin and eye irritant with mandatory pH range of 7–9.5 for general use or up to 12.7 for professional use; keep away from eyes and not for use on children under 16 in professional products. The EU classifies Isooctyl Thioglycolate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isooctyl Thioglycolate allowed in the EU?
Isooctyl Thioglycolate EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 8%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isooctyl Thioglycolate do in cosmetics?
Isooctyl Thioglycolate functions as: Depilatory / hair-waving reducing agent (thioglycolic acid ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25103-09-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isooctyl Thioglycolate?
adequate 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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