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| Reference Number | 2a |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Thioglycolic acid and its salts |
| Name of Common Ingredients Glossary | THIOGLYCOLIC ACID |
| CAS Number | 68-11-1 |
| EC Number | 200-677-4 |
| Product Type, body parts | (a)Hair waving or straightening products(b) Depilatories(c) Other hair rinse-off products(d) Products intended for eyelash waving |
| Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation | (a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% (b) 5% (c) 2%(d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid |
| Other | (a) (i) General use ready for use pH 7 to 9.5 (ii) Professional use ready for use pH 7 to 9.5(b) ready for use pH 7 to 12.7(c) ready for use pH 7 to 9.5(d) ready for use pH 7 to 9,5 |
| Wording of conditions of use and warnings | Conditions of use:(a) (b) (c) (d)Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.(a) (c) (d)Wear suitable glovesWarnings to be printed on the label:(a)(i) (b) (c)Contains thioglycolateFollow the instructions Keep out of reach of children(a)(ii) (d)For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions’ |
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