This is found in "acid" permanent wave formulas used in hair salons.
It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.

Other names you may see this chemical:
  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

Possible Occupational Exposures:
  Hairdressers




Glyceryl Thioglycolate
 
 
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Permanent wave acid solution

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not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.