Is Strontium Thioglycolate vegan?
Strontium Thioglycolate
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Strontium Thioglycolate is the strontium salt of thioglycolic acid, a synthetic compound used in chemical depilatory products where it breaks disulfide bonds in keratin to remove hair.
| Also known as | Mercaptoacetic Acid Strontium Salt, Mercaptoacetic acid, strontium salt |
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| INCI name | Strontium Thioglycolate |
| CAS number | 38337-95-0 |
| EC number | 253-888-9 |
| CosIng ID | 38358 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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