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DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID

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Acetic acid, 2,2-dihydroxy-,Glyoxylic Acid Hydrate,Hydroxyglycolic Acid

DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID

INCI name

DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID

Description

Acetic acid, 2,2-dihydroxy-,Glyoxylic Acid Hydrate,Hydroxyglycolic Acid

Annex records for DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID

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Key data

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Restriction

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Function

ANTISTATIC BUFFERING HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING

How DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions 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

DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIHYDROXYACETIC ACID from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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