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Is Ethanolamine Thioglycolate vegetarian?

Ethanolamine Thioglycolate

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Ethanolamine thioglycolate is the salt of thioglycolic acid with ethanolamine, a synthetic compound used as a reducing agent in permanent wave hair products.

Also known as (2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium Mercaptoacetate
INCI name Ethanolamine Thioglycolate
CAS number 126-97-6
EC number 204-815-4
CosIng ID 33800
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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