Korean: 글리세릴티오글라이콜레이트 · Functions: hair waving or straightening
No specific rule on file.
Restricted Annex III/2b
Maximum: (a) 8% (b) 11% The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycollic acid
Conditions: Product type: Hair waving or straightening products (a) General use ready for use pH 6 to 9.5 (b) Professional use ready for use pH 6 to 9.5
Required label warning: Conditions of use: (a) (b) May cause sensitization in the event of skin contact Avoid contact with eyes In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice Wear suitable gloves Warnings: Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (b) For professional use only
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Glyceryl Thioglycolate is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : 두발퍼머제 1. 일반용 2. 전문용 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 1.총량 8%（치오글리콜산으로 계산）, pH6-9.5 2.총량 11%（치오글리콜산으로 계산），pH6-9.5 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : 치오글리콜산 함유; 설명에 의거하여 사용함; 어린이 손에 닿지 않도록 주의; 전문적 사용요망;아래와 같이 설명 요망;눈 부위 사용금지;눈에 들어갔을때는 즉시 물로 씻어내고 전문의와 상담할 것. |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : Hair waving or straightening products: 1. General use 2. Professional use * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 헤어 웨이빙 또는 스트레이트닝 제품 : 1. 일반 사용에서 2.전문가용에서 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 1. 8% ready for use at... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Products for straightening or waving hair: 1. General use 2. Professional use * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 헤어 웨이빙 또는 스트레이트닝 제품에 1. 일반사용에서 2. 전문가용에서 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 1. 8% ready to use pH 6 to 9,5 2.11%... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Products for straightening or waving hair: 1. General use 2. Professional use * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 헤어 웨이빙 또는 스트레이트닝 제품에 1. 일반사용에서 2. 전문가용에서 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 1. 8% ready to use pH 6 to 9,5 2.11%... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
GLYCERYL THIOGLYCOLATE 글리세릴티오글라이콜레이트
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.