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Ammonium Thioglycolate

Used in cosmetic products as depilatory, hair waving or straightening and reducing. Ammonium Thioglycolate is the ammonium salt of Thioglycolic Acid.

Allowed with restrictions

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III/2a.

Annex III/2a: (a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% / (b) 5% / (c) 2% / (d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid

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Ammonium thioglycolate chemical structure, C2H7NO2S, CAS 5421-46-5
Ammonium thioglycolate
CAS 5421-46-5C2H7NO2S
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Ammonium thioglycolate

IUPAC name: azanium 2-sulfanylacetate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ammonium Thioglycolate used for in cosmetics?

Ammonium Thioglycolate is used in cosmetic products as depilatory, hair waving or straightening and reducing. Ammonium Thioglycolate is the ammonium salt of Thioglycolic Acid.

Is Ammonium Thioglycolate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Ammonium Thioglycolate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex III/2a (allowed with restrictions). Annex III/2a: (a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% / (b) 5% / (c) 2% / (d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Ammonium Thioglycolate?

Ammonium Thioglycolate is listed with CAS number 5421-46-5 and EC number 226-540-9.

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