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Is Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide vegan?

Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide

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Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide is a synthetic calcium salt of thioglycolic acid used as a depilatory agent that breaks disulfide bonds in hair keratin.

Also known as 29820-13-1, Acetic Acid, Mercapto-, Calcium Salt (1:1), Trihydrate, Calcium Sulphidoacetate
INCI name Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide
CAS number 65208-41-5
EC number 249-881-5
CosIng ID 82345
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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