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 |
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| INCI name | Calcium Thioglycolate Hydroxide |
| CAS number | 65208-41-5 |
| EC number | 249-881-5 |
| CosIng ID | 82345 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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