Is Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide safe in cosmetics?
Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide
INCI: CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE HYDROXIDE
Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide (CAS 65208-41-5 / 29820-13-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Depilatory agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 5.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Depilatory agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
5.0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate within Annex III limits
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide allowed in the EU?
Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide do in cosmetics?
Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide functions as: Depilatory agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65208-41-5 / 29820-13-1.
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