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Is Calcium Thioglycolate vegetarian?

Calcium Thioglycolate

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Calcium Thioglycolate is the calcium salt of thioglycolic acid (mercaptoacetic acid), a synthetic compound used as a depilatory agent in hair-removal cosmetics.

Also known as Calcium bis(mercaptoacetate)
INCI name Calcium Thioglycolate
CAS number 68-11-1
EC number 212-402-5
CosIng ID 32352
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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