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ETHYL THIOGLYCOLATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII Z5SD8DD6CP · registered name ETHYL THIOGLYCOLATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Curls or straightens hairHAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENINGReduces other ingredientsREDUCINGDissolves hair to remove itDEPILATORY

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
China

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

  • Field of application and/or use : Products for straightening or waving hair: 1. General use 2. Professional use
  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 1. 8% ready to use pH 6 to 9,5 2.11% ready to use pH 6 to 9.5 The percentages are calculated as thioglycolic acid
  • Other limitations and requirements : 1) and 2) In the USAGE must consist obligatorily the following information: - May cause sensitization by skin contact. - Avoid contact with eyes. - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately and thoroughly with water and consult a doctor. - Wear suitable gloves
  • Use conditions and warnings that must appear on the label : 1) and 2) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children. For professional use only (if applicable)

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : Hair waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 1. 8% ready for use at pH 6-9.5 2. 11% ready for use at pH 6-9.5 Percentages calculated as thioglycolic acid.
  • Other limitations and requirements : The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences: • May cause sensitisation 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.
  • Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : • Contains thioglycolate. • Follow the instructions. • Keep out of reach of children. • For professional use only.

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : Hair waving or straightening products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (a) 8% (b) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
  • Other : (a) General use ready for use pH 6 to 9.5 (b) Professional use ready for use pH 6 to 9.5
  • Wording of conditions of use and 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

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Restriction III/2b

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final Amended Report on the Safety Assessment of Ammonium Thioglycolate, Butyl Thioglycolate, Calcium Thioglycolate, Ethanolamine Thioglycolate, Ethyl Thioglycolate, Glyceryl Thioglycolate, Isooctyl Thioglycolate, Isopropyl Thioglycolate, Magnesium Thioglycolate, Methyl Thioglycolate, Potassium Thioglycolate, Sodium Thioglycolate, and Thioglycolic Acid

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

ETHYL THIOGLYCOLATEINCI에틸티오글라이콜레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)
CAS No.chemical registry number
623-51-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
210-800-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID8049337
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID2029294
IUPAC
Ethyl sulfanylacetate
Molecular formula
C4H8O2S
Molecular weight
120.17 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Viscosity
12 (at 20 C)
Molecular weight
120.17

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Reducing agent1
  • Depilatory (EPA)1
  • Hair waving or straightening (EPA)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

3 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 4 studies
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted
  • Category 6.5B (Category 1)
    Skin Sensitization · Read Across
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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