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THIOLACTIC ACID

2-mercaptopropanoic acid is a mercaptopropanoic acid.

Molecular structure

Definition

2-mercaptopropanoic acid is a mercaptopropanoic acid.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII O5U6967KGF · registered name Thiolactic acid · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Dissolves hair to remove itDEPILATORYSlows spoilage by oxygenANTIOXIDANTListed as a fragrance-composition material (not a claim that it adds scent)FRAGRANCECurls or straightens hairHAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENINGReduces other ingredientsREDUCING

Safety & regulatory references

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair waving or straightening products (b) Depilatories Other hair care products which are removed after application
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 8.5% ready for use at pH<9.5 (b) 5% ready for use pH 7-12.7 (c) 2% ready for use pH 7-9.5 For general use of hair waving or straightening products the maximum concentration for combination of Thioglycolic acid and thiolactic acid must not exceed 8% calculated as Thioglycolic Acid
  • Other limitations and requirements : For (a), (b) and (c): The direction for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must incorporate the following sentences: • Avoid contact with eyes • In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical assistance. • Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only
  • Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : (a), (b) and (c) • Contains thiolactic acid • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children.

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name チオ乳酸: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機酸である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

THIOLACTIC ACIDINCI티오락틱애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-Synonymチオ乳酸Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
79-42-5
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
201-206-5
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID80861636
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID30810533
IUPAC
2-Sulfanylpropanoic acid
Molecular formula
C3H6O2S
Molecular weight
106.14 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Colour
colourless
pH
2
Melting/freezing point
16.49 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
207.7 ℃
Flash point
118 ℃
Vapour pressure
10.3 ㎩ (20℃)
Water solubility
&amp, gt, 1 g/ℓ (20℃)
Vapour density
1.196 g/㎤
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
1.15 (log Pow, 20℃)
Auto-ignition temperature
260 ℃

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 17 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.

  • Hair waving or straightening (EPA)3
  • Reducing agent3
  • Depilatory (EPA)3
  • Flavouring and nutrient2
  • Antioxidant2
  • Fragrance2
  • Deodorizer2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as highly irritating1

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 3 studies
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted
  • Category 8.2C (Category 1C)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 8.3A (Category 1)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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