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.
Record details
Maximum concentration
(a) 8% (b) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
Product type
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
Regulation
(EC) 2009/1223
Key data
Inventory links for Thioglycolic acid esters
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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).
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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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