Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Glyceryl monothioglycolate
CAS Number	30618-84-9
Formula	C5-H10-O4-S
Major Category	Other Chemicals
Synonyms	Acid permanent waves; Glycerol monomercaptoacetate; Glyceryl thioglycolate; Hot permanent waves; Mercaptoacetic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol; Glycerol monothioglycolate; [ChemFinder] Acetic acid, mercapto-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol; Glycerol monomercaptoacetate; Glyceryl monothioglycolate; Glyceryl thioglycolate; Mercaptoacetic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol; Acetic acid, mercapto-, monoester with glycerol; Acetic acid, mercapto-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol; Glyceryl monothioglycolate; [ChemIDplus] GMTG;
Category	Hairdressing Agents
Sources/Uses	Allergic contact dermatitis in hairdressers; [Marks]
Comments	Glyceryl thioglycolate (monothioglycolate) is the allergen in acid permanents. The allergen remains active in hair shafts for months and can be a source of chronic allergic contact dermatitis. [Marks, p. 178-9]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer	Yes
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Related Information in Haz-Map
Diseases	Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: Contact dermatitis, allergic
Processes	Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Dressing Hair