Formulation name
Chemical depilatory - cream, gel
Frame formulation
| Ingredient | Maximum concentration (% w/w) |
|---|---|
|
Alkaline agents
Examples: calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium silicate, potassium silicate, sodium hydroxide, calcium oxide |
15 |
|
Oils,waxes and fats
Examples: vegetable, mineral, long chain alcohols |
15 |
|
Thickeners
Examples: propylene carbonate |
15 |
|
Emulsifying agents
Examples: ethoxylated long chain alcohols, esters |
15 |
|
Emollients, humectants and
Examples: glycerin, propylene glycol |
15 |
|
Reducing agents
Examples: thioglycerin, thioglycolic acid and its salts (less than 5% calculated as thioglycolic acid) |
8 |
|
Additional ingredients
Examples: plant extracts, colorants, chelating agents |
5 |
| Parfum | 1 |
| Aqua | to 100 |
["* less than 5% calculated as thioglycolic acid", "The pH may be between pH 11-12.7"]