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Is Magnesium Thioglycolate vegetarian?

Magnesium Thioglycolate

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Magnesium thioglycolate is the magnesium salt of thioglycolic acid, a synthetic compound used as a reducing agent in permanent wave and hair straightening products.

Also known as Bis(mercaptoacetato-O,S)magnesium
INCI name Magnesium Thioglycolate
CAS number 14727-95-8
EC number 264-358-1
CosIng ID 35124
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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