Is MEA-Thiolactate safe in cosmetics?
MEA-Thiolactate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
MEA-Thiolactate
INCI: MEA-THIOLACTATE
MEA-Thiolactate (CAS 63524-55-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Depilatory agent / hair waving agent (reducing agent that breaks disulfide. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 8%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Depilatory agent / hair waving agent (reducing agent that breaks disulfide bonds in keratin)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
8%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; no specific prohibition. Thiolactic acid derivatives are recognized cosmetic ingredients; CIR has reviewed thioglycolate/thiolactate compounds
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MEA-Thiolactate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MEA-Thiolactate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Thiolactate allowed in the EU?
MEA-Thiolactate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 8%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Thiolactate do in cosmetics?
MEA-Thiolactate functions as: Depilatory agent / hair waving agent (reducing agent that breaks disulfide bonds in keratin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 63524-55-0.
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