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Reference Number	381
Chemical Name	Alpha-hydroxyacids
Name of Common Ingredients Glossary	Name of common: Including, but not limited to: Citric acid; Glycolic acid;Lactic acid; Malic acid; Mandelic acid; Ammonium glycolate; Glycolic acid + ammonium glycolate;Alpha-hydroxyethanoic acid + ammonium alpha hydroxyethanoate;Alpha-hydroxyoctanoic acid;Alpha-hydroxycaprylic Acid;Hydroxycaprylic Acid;Mixed fruit acid;Triple fruit acid;Tri-alpha hydroxy fruit acids;Alpha hydroxy and botanical complex;L-alpha hydroxy acid;Glycomer in cross-linked fatty acids alpha nutrium.
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Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation	Maximum concentration: Permitted at total concentrations equal to or less than 10%anda pH equal to or greater than 3.5.10%.
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Wording of conditions of use and warnings	Conditions of use:All skin products containing AHAs at concentrations equal to or greater than 3% shall carry cautionary statements to the effect:"Use onlyas directed.","Avoid contact with the eyes.","If irritation persists,discontinue use and consult a physician.", "It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun,users cover areas where AHAs have been applied with sunscreen.", "Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration."