Ingredient · Hair Waving Or Straightening · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Based on the available data, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that ... Isooctyl Thioglycolate is safe for use in hair straighteners, permanent waves, tonics, dressings, and so forth, wave sets, other non-coloring hair products, and hair dyes and colors, as described in this safety assessment, at concentrations up to 15.2% (as Thioglycolic Acid). Hairdressers should avoid skin contact and minimize consumer skin exposure.
Formula
C10H20O2S
Mol. Weight
204.33
CAS #
25103-09-7
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Waving Or Straightening
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Changes hair texture
Traditional Use
A synthetic reducing agent developed for use in permanent wave and hair relaxing products. Created to chemically break down hair protein bonds for permanent hair styling.