Glyceryl Thioglycolate (GMTG) home ICD10: L23.9


Formula CAS
C5H10SO4 30618-84-9



Background
Glyceryl Thioglycolate is an essential ingredient in acid permanent waving solutions.

Synonyms
Acetic acid, mercapto-,monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Acid permanent waves
Glycerol monomercaptoacetate
Glyceryl monothioglycolate
Glyceryl thioglycolate
Hot permanent waves
Mercaptoacetic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol

Uses
Hairdressing

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties
1. Warshawshki, L., J.C. Mitchell, and F.J. Storrs, Allergic contact dermatitis from glyceryl monothioglycolate in hairdressers. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(6): p. 351-2.
2. Storrs, F.J., Permanent wave contact dermatitis: contact allergy to glyceryl monothioglycolate. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1984. 11(1): p. 74-85.
3. Adams, R.M. and H.I. Maibach, A five-year study of cosmetic reactions. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1985. 13(6): p. 1062-9.
4. Springer, S.T., P.C. Merker, and E.H. Gans, Human sensitization testing with commercial permanent waving lotions containing glyceryl monothioglycolate. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 13(3): p. 202-3.
5. Morrison, L.H. and F.J. Storrs, Persistence of an allergen in hair after glyceryl monothioglycolate-containing permanent wave solutions. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1988. 19(1 Pt 1): p. 52-9.
6. Tosti, A., M. Melino, and F. Bardazzi, Contact dermatitis due to glyceryl monothioglycolate. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(1): p. 71-2.
7. Klemm, E.J., Patch testing with glyceryl monothioglycolate [letter; comment]. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 29(1): p. 53-4.
8. Sutthipisal, N., J.P. McFadden, and E. Cronin, Sensitization in atopic and non-atopic hairdressers with hand eczema. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 29(4): p. 206-9.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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