Perm & Relaxer Chemical Safety — Quick Reference Card

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One-page reference card for perm & relaxer chemical safety in salons.

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1. What is perm & relaxer chemical safety?
2. The minimum you must do
3. Key numbers to remember
Primary sources (national & international authorities)

1. What is perm & relaxer chemical safety?

Permanent-wave and relaxer solutions use strong reducing or alkaline agents to break and reform disulfide bonds in hair keratin^[1]. Thioglycolate perms (pH 9-9.6), sodium hydroxide relaxers (pH 12-14), and ammonium bisulfite alternatives each carry distinct hazard profiles. In any country, the cosmetics safety regulator sets concentration limits and requires GHS-compliant labelling^[2].

2. The minimum you must do

Daily salon perm chemical safety checklist

Perm solution strength matches client hair type
Neutraliser stock checked and within expiry
Timer set for exact processing time per SDS
Protective gloves and cape on client
Ventilation on before opening perm solution
Client allergy/sensitivity screening completed
SDS for all perm products accessible at station

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3. Key numbers to remember

Indicator	Baseline	Target	Time	Measurement
Pre-service sensitivity screening	Variable	100%	Immediate	Consultation card
Processing time accuracy	Variable	100% per SDS timer	1 week	Timer log
Neutraliser stock expiry check	Monthly	Weekly	2 weeks	Stock audit
Ventilation compliance during perm	Variable	100%	1 week	Ventilation log
Adverse reaction rate	Variable	0/quarter	3 months	Incident log

Primary sources (national & international authorities)

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