Annex III Entry 2b 17/10/2010

Thioglycolic acid esters

Thioglycolic acid esters is listed in Annex III and may only be used under the conditions shown in this record. Maximum concentration in this record: (a) 8% (b) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid.

Restricted substance— Annex III, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Max conc.: (a) 8% (b) 11% The abovementioned percentages are ca…
Entry: 2b

Record details

Maximum concentration

(a) 8% (b) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid

Other restrictions

(a) General use
ready for use pH 6 to 9.5
(b) Professional use
ready for use pH 6 to 9.5

Warnings

Conditions of use:
(a) (b)
May cause sensitization in the event of skin contact
Avoid contact with eyes
In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Wear suitable gloves
Warnings:
Contains thioglycolate
Follow the instructions
Keep out of reach of children
(b) For professional use only

Chemical name

Thioglycolic acid esters

Regulatory information

Key data

CAS
EC
Annex
Entry number
2b

Inventory links for Thioglycolic acid esters

Direct matches are limited for this record, so nearby entries from Annex III are shown as well.

Annex III 3
Nearby record in the same annex

OXALIC ACID

CAS: 144-62-7
EC: 205-634-3
Annex III 4
Nearby record in the same annex

AMMONIA

CAS: 7664-41-7 / 1336-21-6
EC: 231-635-3 / 215-647-6
Annex III 5
Nearby record in the same annex

Chloramine-T

CAS: 127-65-1
EC: 204-854-7

What Annex III means for Thioglycolic acid esters

Thioglycolic acid esters is a restricted substance under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Its use in cosmetics is only permitted under the specific conditions set out in the entry above, including applicable concentration limits, product type restrictions and required warning statements.

When including this substance in a formulation, all conditions — maximum concentration, product scope and warning labels — must be met simultaneously. Compliance with one condition does not override the others.

This record is linked to 6 CosIng inventory ingredients for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure formulation concentration does not exceed: (a) 8% (b) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
  • Confirm product type compatibility: Hair waving or straightening products
  • Include required warning statement on product label.
  • Document conditions of use in the Product Information File (PIF).

Frequently asked questions

Thioglycolic acid esters is listed in Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009 as a restricted substance. It may only be used under the conditions specified in the entry, including any maximum concentration, product type limitation and required warning statements shown above.

The maximum concentration of (a) 8% (b) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid applies to the concentration of the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When the substance is supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for the contribution of all sources in the formulation. The combined concentration must not exceed the stated limit.

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Source note for Annex III record Thioglycolic acid esters

This page summarizes one Annex III record for Thioglycolic acid esters from public European Commission cosmetic materials and adds linked inventory or identifier matches when available.

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