Ethyl Thioglycolate
Used in cosmetic products as depilatory, hair waving or straightening and reducing. Ethyl mercaptoacetate.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III/2b.
Annex III/2b: (a) 8% / (b) 11% / The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
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IUPAC name: ethyl 2-sulfanylacetate
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What is Ethyl Thioglycolate used for in cosmetics?
Ethyl Thioglycolate is used in cosmetic products as depilatory, hair waving or straightening and reducing. Ethyl mercaptoacetate.
Is Ethyl Thioglycolate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Ethyl Thioglycolate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex III/2b (allowed with restrictions). Annex III/2b: (a) 8% / (b) 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 Ethyl Thioglycolate?
Ethyl Thioglycolate is listed with CAS number 623-51-8 and EC number 210-800-3.
Where can I buy Ethyl Thioglycolate?
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