THIOGLYCOLIC ACID

RestrictedCAS 68-11-125 regulations across 22 markets

THIOGLYCOLIC ACID is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antioxidant. Also known as CAS 68-11-1. It is regulated in 22 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
68-11-1

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom4
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe5 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% (b) 5% (c) 2% (d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Depilatories (c) Hair rinse-off products (d) Products intended for eyelash waving
Conditions of use
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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions’
Other conditions
(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

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) 8 % 11 %
Product type
(a) Hair waving or straightening products
Conditions of use
Max: (a) 8 % 11 % 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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions
Other conditions
(a) General use ready for use pH 7 to 9,5 Professional use ready for use pH 7 to 9,5

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(b) 5 %
Product type
(b) Depilatories
Conditions of use
Max: (b) 5 % 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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions
Other conditions
(b) ready for use pH 7 to 12,7

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(c) 2 %
Product type
(c) Other hair rinse-off products
Conditions of use
Max: (c) 2 % 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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions
Other conditions
(c) ready for use pH 7 to 9,5

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(d) 11 % The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycolic acid
Product type
(d) Products intended for eyelash waving
Conditions of use
Max: (d) 11 % The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycolic acid 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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions
Other conditions
(d) For professional use ready for use pH 7 to 9,5

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas1 regulation
CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
a) 11% (as thioglycolic acid) with a pH less than or equal to 9.5 b) 8% (as thioglycolic acid) with a pH less than or equal to 9.5 c) 11% (as thioglycolic acid) with a pH less than or equal to 9.5 d) 5% (as thioglycolic acid) with a pH less than or equal to 12.7
Conditions of use
a) Eyelash curling products b) Hair dyes, waving or straightening products c) Hair dyes, waving or straightening products for professional use d) Depilatory products | Warning: a) "For professional use only.", "Avoid direct skin contact, wear suitable gloves.", "Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention." b)"Avoid direct skin contact, wear suitable gloves.", "Not for use in the area of the eye." c) "For professional use only." "Avoid direct skin contact, wear suitable gloves.", "Not for use in the area of the eye." d) "Avoid contact with eyes and, in the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention."

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1321
Chemical name
Thioglycolic Acid
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 퍼머넌트웨이브용 및 헤어스트레이트너 제품에 치오글라이콜릭애씨드로서 11% (다만, 가온2욕식 헤어스트레이트너 제품의 경우에는 치오글라이콜릭애씨드로서 5%, 치오글라이콜릭애씨드 및 그 염류를 주성분으로 하고 제1제 사용 시 조제하는 발열 2욕식 퍼머넌트웨이브용 제품의 경우 치오글라이콜릭애씨드로서 19%에 해당하는 양) ∙ 제모용 제품에 치오글라이콜릭애씨드로서 5% ∙ 염모제에 치오글라이콜릭애씨드로서 1% ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 두발용 제품류에 2% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #33
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a1)8%(以thioglycolic acid計) (a2)11% (以thioglycolic acid計) (b)2%(以thioglycolic acid計)
Product type
(a)Permanent Hair waving or straightening products (b)Rinse-off hair products
Conditions of use
(a1)pH:7-9.5 (a2)pH:7-9.5;For professional use only (b)pH: 7-9.5
Other conditions
(a)Contains thioglycolate。 (b)Contains thioglycolate; Follow the instructions; Keep out of reach of children

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) 1. 8% ready for use at pH 7 - 9.5 2. 11% ready for use at pH 7- 9.5 (b) 5% ready for use at at pH 7-12.7 (c) 2% ready for use at pH 7-9.5 For general use of hair waving or straightening products t
Product type
(a) Hair waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) Depilatories (c) Other hair care products which are removed after application
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences: • Avoid contact with eyes • In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. • Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only. | Label: (a) 1. • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children 2. • For professional use only • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children (b) and (c) • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) 1. 8% ready for use at pH 7 - 9.5 2. 11% ready for use at pH 7- 9.5 (b) 5% ready for use at at pH 7-12.7 (c) 2% ready for use at pH 7-9.5 For general use of hair waving or straightening products t
Product type
(a) Hair waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) Depilatories (c) Other hair care products which are removed after application
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences: • Avoid contact with eyes • In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. • Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only. | Label: (a) 1. • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children 2. • For professional use only • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children (b) and (c) • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) 1. 8% ready for use at pH 7 - 9.5 2. 11% ready for use at pH 7- 9.5 (b) 5% ready for use at at pH 7-12.7 (c) 2% ready for use at pH 7-9.5 For general use of hair waving or straightening products t
Product type
(a) Hair waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) Depilatories (c) Other hair care products which are removed after application
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences: • Avoid contact with eyes • In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. • Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only. | Label: (a) 1. • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children 2. • For professional use only • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children (b) and (c) • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) 1. 8% ready for use at pH 7 - 9.5 2. 11% ready for use at pH 7- 9.5 (b) 5% ready for use at at pH 7-12.7 (c) 2% ready for use at pH 7-9.5 For general use of hair waving or straightening products t
Product type
(a) Hair waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) Depilatories (c) Other hair care products which are removed after application
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences: • Avoid contact with eyes • In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. • Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only. | Label: (a) 1. • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children 2. • For professional use only • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children (b) and (c) • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) 1. 8% ready for use at pH 7 - 9.5 2. 11% ready for use at pH 7- 9.5 (b) 5% ready for use at at pH 7-12.7 (c) 2% ready for use at pH 7-9.5 For general use of hair waving or straightening products t
Product type
(a) Hair waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) Depilatories (c) Other hair care products which are removed after application
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences: • Avoid contact with eyes • In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. • Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only. | Label: (a) 1. • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children 2. • For professional use only • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children (b) and (c) • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) 1. 8% ready for use at pH 7 - 9.5 2. 11% ready for use at pH 7- 9.5 (b) 5% ready for use at at pH 7-12.7 (c) 2% ready for use at pH 7-9.5 For general use of hair waving or straightening products t
Product type
(a) Hair waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) Depilatories (c) Other hair care products which are removed after application
Conditions of use
(a) (b) (c) The directions for use drawn up in the national or official language(s) must obligatorily incorporate the following sentences: • Avoid contact with eyes • In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. • Wear suitable gloves (a) and (c) only. | Label: (a) 1. • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children 2. • For professional use only • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children (b) and (c) • Contains thioglycolate • Follow the instructions • Keep out of reach of children

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% (b) 5% (c) 2% (d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Depilatories (c) Hair rinse-off products (d) Products intended for eyelash waving
Conditions of use
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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions’
Other conditions
(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

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% (b) 5% (c) 2% (d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Depilatories (c) Hair rinse-off products (d) Products intended for eyelash waving
Conditions of use
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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions’
Other conditions
(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

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% (b) 5% (c) 2% (d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Depilatories (c) Hair rinse-off products (d) Products intended for eyelash waving
Conditions of use
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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions’
Other conditions
(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

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% (b) 5% (c) 2% (d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Depilatories (c) Hair rinse-off products (d) Products intended for eyelash waving
Conditions of use
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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions’
Other conditions
(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

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% (b) 5% (c) 2% (d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Depilatories (c) Hair rinse-off products (d) Products intended for eyelash waving
Conditions of use
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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions’
Other conditions
(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

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #2a
Chemical name
Thioglycolic acid and its salts
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8% (ii) 11% (b) 5% (c) 2% (d) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Depilatories (c) Hair rinse-off products (d) Products intended for eyelash waving
Conditions of use
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 gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions’
Other conditions
(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

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 2 #2a
Chemical name
Тиогликолевая кислота и ее соли (Thioglycolic acid and its salts)
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8 процентов (ii) 11 процентов (b) 5 процентов (c) 2 процента (d) 11 процентов в пересчете на тиогликолевую кислоту
Product type
(a) Продукция для завивки или распрямления волос (b) Депилятории (c) Другая смываемая продукция для волос (d) Продукция для завивки ресниц
Conditions of use
Условия применения: (a) (b) (c) (d) избегать попадания в глаза. В случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть водой. (a) (c) (d) Использовать перчатки. На этикетке должно быть напечатано: (a) (i) (b) (c) Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции. Хранить в местах, недоступных для детей. (a) (ii) (d) Только для для профессионального применения: Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции.
Other conditions
(a) (i) Общее применение в готовой продукции. pH 7 - 9.5 (ii) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (b) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 12,7 (c) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (d) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9,5

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 2a)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 2 #2a
Chemical name
Тиогликолевая кислота и ее соли (Thioglycolic acid and its salts)
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8 процентов (ii) 11 процентов (b) 5 процентов (c) 2 процента (d) 11 процентов в пересчете на тиогликолевую кислоту
Product type
(a) Продукция для завивки или распрямления волос (b) Депилятории (c) Другая смываемая продукция для волос (d) Продукция для завивки ресниц
Conditions of use
Условия применения: (a) (b) (c) (d) избегать попадания в глаза. В случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть водой. (a) (c) (d) Использовать перчатки. На этикетке должно быть напечатано: (a) (i) (b) (c) Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции. Хранить в местах, недоступных для детей. (a) (ii) (d) Только для для профессионального применения: Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции.
Other conditions
(a) (i) Общее применение в готовой продукции. pH 7 - 9.5 (ii) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (b) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 12,7 (c) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (d) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9,5

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 2a)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #2a
Chemical name
Тиогликолевая кислота и ее соли (Thioglycolic acid and its salts)
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8 процентов (ii) 11 процентов (b) 5 процентов (c) 2 процента (d) 11 процентов в пересчете на тиогликолевую кислоту
Product type
(a) Продукция для завивки или распрямления волос (b) Депилятории (c) Другая смываемая продукция для волос (d) Продукция для завивки ресниц
Conditions of use
Условия применения: (a) (b) (c) (d) избегать попадания в глаза. В случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть водой. (a) (c) (d) Использовать перчатки. На этикетке должно быть напечатано: (a) (i) (b) (c) Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции. Хранить в местах, недоступных для детей. (a) (ii) (d) Только для для профессионального применения: Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции.
Other conditions
(a) (i) Общее применение в готовой продукции. pH 7 - 9.5 (ii) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (b) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 12,7 (c) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (d) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9,5

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 2a)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 2 #2a
Chemical name
Тиогликолевая кислота и ее соли (Thioglycolic acid and its salts)
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8 процентов (ii) 11 процентов (b) 5 процентов (c) 2 процента (d) 11 процентов в пересчете на тиогликолевую кислоту
Product type
(a) Продукция для завивки или распрямления волос (b) Депилятории (c) Другая смываемая продукция для волос (d) Продукция для завивки ресниц
Conditions of use
Условия применения: (a) (b) (c) (d) избегать попадания в глаза. В случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть водой. (a) (c) (d) Использовать перчатки. На этикетке должно быть напечатано: (a) (i) (b) (c) Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции. Хранить в местах, недоступных для детей. (a) (ii) (d) Только для для профессионального применения: Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции.
Other conditions
(a) (i) Общее применение в готовой продукции. pH 7 - 9.5 (ii) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (b) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 12,7 (c) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (d) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9,5

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 2a)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #2a
Chemical name
Тиогликолевая кислота и ее соли (Thioglycolic acid and its salts)
CAS
68-11-1
Max concentration
(a) (i) 8 процентов (ii) 11 процентов (b) 5 процентов (c) 2 процента (d) 11 процентов в пересчете на тиогликолевую кислоту
Product type
(a) Продукция для завивки или распрямления волос (b) Депилятории (c) Другая смываемая продукция для волос (d) Продукция для завивки ресниц
Conditions of use
Условия применения: (a) (b) (c) (d) избегать попадания в глаза. В случае попадания в глаза немедленно промыть водой. (a) (c) (d) Использовать перчатки. На этикетке должно быть напечатано: (a) (i) (b) (c) Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции. Хранить в местах, недоступных для детей. (a) (ii) (d) Только для для профессионального применения: Содержит тиогликолят. Следовать инструкции.
Other conditions
(a) (i) Общее применение в готовой продукции. pH 7 - 9.5 (ii) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (b) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 12,7 (c) В готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9.5 (d) Профессиональное применение в готовой продукции, pH 7 - 9,5

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 2a)

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