This document provides information about thioglycolic acid that is approximately 99% pure, including its:
- Chemical name, CAS number, and molecular formula
- Specifications and standard packaging amounts
- Storage requirements and stability over time
- Toxicity and safety labeling requirements
- Regulations on use levels in cosmetic products in the EU, USA, and Japan.
This document provides information about thioglycolic acid that is approximately 99% pure, including its:
- Chemical name, CAS number, and molecular formula
- Specifications and standard packaging amounts
- Storage requirements and stability over time
- Toxicity and safety labeling requirements
- Regulations on use levels in cosmetic products in the EU, USA, and Japan.
This document provides information about thioglycolic acid that is approximately 99% pure, including its:
- Chemical name, CAS number, and molecular formula
- Specifications and standard packaging amounts
- Storage requirements and stability over time
- Toxicity and safety labeling requirements
- Regulations on use levels in cosmetic products in the EU, USA, and Japan.
This document provides information about thioglycolic acid that is approximately 99% pure, including its:
- Chemical name, CAS number, and molecular formula
- Specifications and standard packaging amounts
- Storage requirements and stability over time
- Toxicity and safety labeling requirements
- Regulations on use levels in cosmetic products in the EU, USA, and Japan.
According to the EEC Cosmetic Directive 76/768 the
use level of thioglycolic acid is restricted a) in hair waving or straightening products to 8 % (ready for use) for general use and 11 % (ready for use) for professional use b) in depilatories to 5 % (ready for use) c) in other hair care products which we removed after application to 2 % (ready for use)
The pH value has to be
a) between 7 and 9.5 b) between 7 and 12.7 c) between 7 and 9.5 The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language must obligatory incorporate the following sentences: "Avoid contact with eyes. In event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable gloves (only for a) and c))". Conditions of use and warnings which must be printed on the label: "Contains thioglycolate salts. Follow the instructions. Keep out of reach of children" and additionally if the use level of thioglycolic acid is higher than 8 % "For professional use only".
DATE:
USA
Thioglycolic acid, salts, and esters are regulated in
the USA as cosmetic ingredients. There is no legal restriction as to use level. Products generally have a warning label, instructing the customer to test the product on a small area before use.
Japan
Thioglycolic acid is classified as quasi-drug. The
permitted concentrations are in permanent waving (calculated on thioglycolic acid): 1. Cold one component type 3.0 - 3.3 % 2. Cold two component types 2.0 - 11.0 % 3. Heat two component types 1.0 - 5.0 % 4. Exothermic heat 8.0 - 19.0 % Two component types (one side component containing thioglycolate acid was prepared before use). Maximum permitted concentration in hair dyes: 1.0 %
July 2007
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