Mea-Thiolactate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)
What does it do?
Mea-Thiolactate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair waving or straightening
permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Mea-Thiolactate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mea-Thiolactate?
Mea-Thiolactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)
Is Mea-Thiolactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Mea-Thiolactate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Mea-Thiolactate do in cosmetic products?
Mea-Thiolactate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair waving or straightening.
What is the CAS number of Mea-Thiolactate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mea-Thiolactate is 54266-38-5.
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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