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Is Trichloroacetic Acid vegetarian?

Trichloroacetic Acid

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Trichloroacetic acid is a synthetic chlorinated analogue of acetic acid, used as a caustic/peeling agent in dermatological and cosmetic chemical peels.

Also known as TCA
INCI name Trichloroacetic Acid
CAS number 76-03-9
EC number 200-927-2
CosIng ID 28846
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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