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Glyoxylic Acid

CAS Nr.

298-12-4

Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?

No

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Other observations

Date of update Deadline Content of update Source Obelis articles
29/01/2025 No timeline applicable for now The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) confirmed that Glyoxylic acid, a chemical used in hair-straightening products, can cause acute kidney failure.While is not subject to any ban or restriction neither in the EU nor in the UK, the SCCS may be requested for the assessment of the substance. ANSES Glyoxylic Acid in the spotlight of French authority