What does the restriction note for METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE mean?

The restriction field for METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE reads: III/2b. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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CAS 2365-48-2 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE

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Methyl mercaptoacetate

METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/2b.

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Inventory details for METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE

INCI name

METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE

Description

Methyl mercaptoacetate

Annex records for METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 2b

Thioglycolic acid esters

Key data

CAS

2365-48-2

219-121-7

Restriction

III/2b

Function

HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING

How METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE reads: "III/2b". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE carries the following function designation(s):

HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING

CAS 2365-48-2 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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