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Salts of Thioglycolic acid

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Last updated: 10/10/2020
ECHA Legislation Regulatory Obligations

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Cosmetic Products Regulation

Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex III - Restricted Substances

This list contains substances whose use in cosmetic products in the European Union is banned, except under certain conditions as indicated in Annex III. The list specifies the field of application or use, maximum allowable concentration limits in finished products, and any additional limitations.

Ref No. Substance Identification Restrictions Warning Label Notes  
Name EC Number CAS Product type, body parts Function(s) Maximum Threshold Minimum Threshold Restriction(s) Qualifier(s) Expressed As
2a
Salts of Thioglycolic acid
General use products for hair waving or straightening
8 %
For general use
Ready for use pH 7 to 9.5
As thioglycolic acid
Conditions of use: Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Wear suitable gloves. Warnings to be printed on the label: Contains thioglycolate. Follow the instructions. Keep out of reach of children.
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2a
Salts of Thioglycolic acid
Professional use products for hair waving or straightening
11 %
For professional use only
Ready for use pH 7 to 9.5
As thioglycolic acid
Conditions of use: Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Wear suitable gloves. Warnings to be printed on the label: For professional use only. Contains thioglycolate. Follow the instructions.
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2a
Salts of Thioglycolic acid
Depilatories
5 %
Ready for use pH 7 to 12.7
As thioglycolic acid
Conditions of use: Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Warnings to be printed on the label: Contains thioglycolate. Follow the instructions. Keep out of reach of children.
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2a
Salts of Thioglycolic acid
Rinse-off hair products other than hair waving and straightening products and depilatories
2 %
Ready for use pH 7 to 9.5
As thioglycolic acid
Conditions of use: Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Wear suitable gloves. Warnings to be printed on the label: Contains thioglycolate. Follow the instructions. Keep out of reach of children.
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2a
Salts of Thioglycolic acid
Products intended for eyelash waving
11 %
For professional use only
Ready for use pH 7 to 9.5
As thioglycolic acid
Conditions of use: Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Wear suitable gloves. Warnings to be printed on the label: For professional use only. Contains thioglycolate. Follow the instructions.
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