Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as depilatory in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acetic Acid, Mercapto-, Calcium Salt (1:1), Trihydrate; Calcium sulphidoacetate
What does it do?
Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Depilatory
removes unwanted body hair, typically by breaking down the hair shaft
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 2a). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide?
Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetic Acid, Mercapto-, Calcium Salt (1:1), Trihydrate; Calcium sulphidoacetate
Is Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide do in cosmetic products?
Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: depilatory.
What is the CAS number of Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide is 65208-41-5 / 29820-13-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010