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Is Cysteamine Thioglycolate vegetarian?

Cysteamine Thioglycolate

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Cysteamine Thioglycolate is a synthetic salt formed from thioglycolic acid and cysteamine, used in cosmetics primarily as a reducing agent, for example in hair-waving or depilatory formulations.

INCI name Cysteamine Thioglycolate
CAS number 2368928-49-6
CosIng ID 98179
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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