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BUTYL THIOGLYCOLATE

CAS 10047-28-6 Updated
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A butyl ester of thioglycolic acid used in perming and depilatory chemistry. Acutely toxic by oral, dermal and inhalation routes — strict professional-only use, never general skincare.

Function

HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING

Skin benefits

  • Reducing agent in perming/depilatory chemistry
  • Effective at breaking disulfide bonds

Known concerns

  • GHS H301/H311/H331 toxic by all routes
  • Strong sulfurous odor
  • Skin and mucous-membrane irritant
  • Inappropriate for general cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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