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Is Sodium Thioglycolate vegan?

Sodium Thioglycolate

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Sodium thioglycolate is the sodium salt of thioglycolic acid, a sulfur-containing organic compound used in hair-waving and depilatory products to break disulfide bonds in keratin. It is produced synthetically.

Also known as Sodium mercaptoacetate
INCI name Sodium Thioglycolate
CAS number 68-11-1
EC number 206-696-4
CosIng ID 38102
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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