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EC / List no.: 252-038-4
CAS no.: 34452-51-2
Mol. formula: C2H4O2S.K
Potassium Thioglycolate is an organic compound used as primary active ingredient in Hair depilatories formulations.
In an aqueous solution at the proper pH it is converted to an acid which then affects the hair.
Potassium Thioglycolate breaks down the disulfide bonds in Keratin and weakens the hair so that it is easily scraped off where it emerges from the hair follicle.
The break down is affected by Calcium hydroxide or Potassium hydroxide.
They are present in excess to enable the Thioglycolic acid to react with the Cystine joining chains in hair protein.
Description
Potassium thioglycolate is an organic salt.
Potassium Thioglycolate is used as depilating agent, hair-waving/straightening agent and as reducing agent in cosmetics.
Use: Potassium Thioglycolate is a high quality cosmetic grade with the lowest possible iron content and is used in depilatory formulations.
Potassium Thioglycolate, 42 Percent Aqueous Solution is a depilatory agent used in personal care depilatory gels or foams.
Potassium Thioglycolate is also used in hair waving and straightening products.
Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.
The term depilatory means 'removing the hair'.
However, many chemical products that come in cream, lotion, powder, gel, roll-on or spray forms that get rid of hair are often called depilatories.
In fact, most people think of these specific type of products when they hear or see the word depilatory. They're great from removing unwanted hair from different parts of body.
Hair removal products work by breaking down the protein structure of the hair shaft.
These chemical depilatories come in gels, lotions and creams and can be effective.
There are many chemicals used for as active ingredient for hair removal.
Thioglycolate salts and sulfides are among the common active ingredients in hair removal products.
One of the most common and effective thioglycolate as Hair removal active ingredient is Kumar Organic's Kopcolate.
The chemical name of Kopcolate is Potassium thioglycolate.
Potassium Thioglycolate is an organic compound used primary active ingredient in Hair depilatories formulations.
In an aqueous solution at the proper pH it is converted to an acid which then affect the hair.
Potassium Thioglycolate breaks down the disulfide bonds in Keratin and weakens the hair so that it is easily scraped of where it emerges from the hair follicle.
The breakdown is affected by calcium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.
They are present in excess to enable the thioglycolic acid to react with the cystine joining chains in hair protein.
The advantages of using Potassium thioglycolate are it is pain free unlike waxing, Quick and easy to use at home and relatively inexpensive.
Potassium Thioglycolate also makes skin stubble and soft.
Hence, we can conclude, use of active ingredient like Kopcolate in hair depilatories formulation is most effective mode of removal of unwanted hairs.
Usages: Hair Depilatory Active
Applications:
Cream, Spray, Foam, Gels and Aerosols
Depilatory active
Hair waving or straightening
Hair care products which are removed after application
Potassium thioglycolate is a salt of the organic (meaning it has carbon and oxygen) thioglycolic acid that has a thiol group and carboxylic acid in its chemical structure as well.
Thioglycolates have pungent odors due to their sulfur content, a feature that is frequently associated with Nair, although additional ingredients are incorporated in attempts to mask the smell.
Potassium thioglycolate is the "heavy-hitter" of Nair, playing the crucial role of breaking the disulfide bonds found in keratin, an action that calcium hydroxide then capitalizes on and uptakes hair from the root.
In order to break the bonds, the potassium thioglcolate reacts with cysteine.
The bonds are dibilitated to the point that hair can be wiped away with little difficulty.
While potassium thioglycolate is invaluable to Nair's composition, it is one of the ingredients that raises health concerns over irritation and increased sensitivity, but clinical health problems when potassium thioglycolate is a component of depilatories are not reported on a frequent basis.
Synonyms: Mercaptoacetic Acid Potassium Salt, Potassium Mercaptoacetate ; Mercaptoacetic Acid Potassium Salt ; Potassium Mercaptoacetate ; Thioglycolic Acid Potassium Salt
Potassium thioglycolate Usage
1. Potassium thioglycolate is widely used in hair removal (such as leather, human body), main agent for perm and dyeing, and preparation of solid liquid medium.
2. Potassium thioglycolate can be used in molybdenum beneficiation as a copper-sulfur inhibitor.
3. Potassium thioglycolate can also be used as a highly effective reducing agent.
Potassium thioglycolate in cosmetic
1. According to European Union Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Directive 88/233/EEC, it is included in Annex III/2a.
Can be applied to:
(1) Perm products
(1a), general use: the maximum use concentration is 8% (calculated as thioglycolic acid), and the pH value is 7-9.5.
(1b) Professional use: The maximum use concentration is 11% (calculated as thioglycolic acid), and the pH value is 7-9.5.
(2) Hair removal products
The maximum use concentration is 5% (based on thioglycolic acid), and the pH value is 7-12.7.
(3) Wash-off hair products
The maximum use concentration is 2% (calculated as thioglycolic acid), and the pH value is 7-9.5.
(4) Eyelash perm products
The maximum use concentration is 11% (calculated as thioglycolic acid), and the pH value is 7-9.5.
2. According to the China Cosmetics Safety Technical Specification (2015 edition), it is included in the restricted components of cosmetics.
Can be applied to:
(1) Perm products
(1a), general use: the maximum use concentration is 8% (calculated as thioglycolic acid), and the pH value is 7-9.5.
(1b) Professional use: The maximum use concentration is 11% (calculated as thioglycolic acid), and the pH value is 7-9.5.
(2) Hair removal products
The maximum use concentration is 5% (based on thioglycolic acid), and the pH value is 7-12.7.
(3) Wash-off hair products
The maximum use concentration is 2% (calculated as thioglycolic acid), and the pH value is 7-9.5.
Potassium Thioglycolate
Potassium Thioglycolate is an organic compound used primary active ingredient in Hair depilatatories formulations.
In an aqueus solution at the proper pH it is converted to an acid which then a ect the hair.
Potassium Thioglycolate breaks down the disul de bonds in Keratin and weakens the hair so that it is easily scraped o where it emerges from the hair follicle.
The breakdown is a ected by calcium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.
They are present in excess to enable the thioglycolic acid to react with the cystine joining chains in hair protein.
Origin (s): Synthetic
INCI name: POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
N ° EINECS / ELINCS: 252-038-4
Classification: Regulated
Restriction in Europe: III / 2a
Its functions (INCI)
Depilatory: Removes unwanted hair
Curling or straightening agent (styling): Alters the chemical structure of the hair, to style it in the required style
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE is classified as :
Depilatory
Hair waving or straightening
CAS Number: 34452-51-2
EINECS/ELINCS No: 252-038-4
Restriction (applies to EU only): III/2a
COSING REF No: 37035
Chem/IUPAC Name: Potassium mercaptoacetate
This safe, effective, harmless and odourless depilatory substance is widely used in all types of hair-removal products and can also be used as a reducing agent.
Mercapto-Monopotassium Salt Acetic Acid, Mercaptoacetic Acid Monopotassium Salt, Potassium Mercaptoacetate
Product Category:conditioners (skin/hair),depilatory
Product Description:Potassium thioglycolate is one of the safe and highly effective hair removal agents.
By breaking the disulfide bond in the hair structure, it reduces the strength of the hair, makes the hair break and detach from the skin.
Potassium Thioglycolate has been widely used in hair removal cosmetics.
Mainly used as "hair removal spray";"Depilation mousse";"Depilating cream"
Cosmetic action
Hair is made of keratin, which is made of amino acids.
There are mainly disulfide bonds between the keratin chains.
The use of thioglycolic acid salts in preparations, e.g. for permanent waving, breaks the disulphide bonds, which permanently changes the hair arrangement.
In addition, thioglycolate is used as a hair removal aid in depilatory preparations.
APPEARANCE
Clear faintly pink liquid
FUNCTION
Is a depilatory used in cosmetics for hair weving or straightening.
SYNONYMS
Potassium Thioglycolate 43%; Potassium Mercaptocetate 43%; Kaliumthioglykolat; Thioglycollic acid potassium salt
STORAGE
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
About Potassium Thioglycolate
Helpful information
Potassium Thioglycolate is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 to < 1 000 tonnes per annum.
Potassium Thioglycolate is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
Potassium Thioglycolate is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of Potassium Thioglycolate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use as processing aid.
Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which Potassium Thioglycolate is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
Potassium Thioglycolate is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products and laboratory chemicals.
ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using Potassium Thioglycolate. Other release to the environment of Potassium Thioglycolate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
Potassium Thioglycolate is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products and laboratory chemicals.
Potassium Thioglycolate has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of Potassium Thioglycolate can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
Potassium Thioglycolate is used in the following products: laboratory chemicals and cosmetics and personal care products.
Potassium Thioglycolate has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Potassium Thioglycolate is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and scientific research and development.
Potassium Thioglycolate is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.
Release to the environment of Potassium Thioglycolate can occur from industrial use: as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates), in processing aids at industrial sites and as processing aid.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of Potassium Thioglycolate can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
1. Depilatory Agent - Used to remove unwanted body hair
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Appearance: Clear Faintly Pink Solution
Boiling Point: 225.5 °C
CAS Number: 34452-51-2
Density: 1.311 g/cm3
EINECS Number: 252-038-4
IUPAC Name: Potassium Sulfanylacetate
InChI: 1S/C2H4O2S.K/c3-2(4)1-5;/h5H,1H2,(H,3,4);/q;+1/p-1
InChIKey: HYTYHTSMCRDHIM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Molar Mass: 130.21 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C2H3KO2S
Synonyms: Potassium Thioglycolate;Potassium 2-mercaptoacetate;Aceticacid, Mercapto-, Monopotassium Salt;Acetic Acid, 2-Mercapto-, Potassium Salt;Potassium Sulfanylacetate;Mercaptoacetic Acid, Monopotassium Salt
IUPAC NAMES:
2-mercaptoacetic acid potassium salt
potassium 2-sulfanylacetate
Potassium mercaptoacetate
potassium mercaptoacetate
Potassium mercaptoacetate
potassium sulfanylacetate
Potassium thioglycolate
potassium;2-sulfanylacetate
SYNOYNMS:
Potassium thioglycolate
34452-51-2
Acetic acid, mercapto-, monopotassium salt
Potassium 2-mercaptoacetate
UNII-XP5WZO5W6H
XP5WZO5W6H
potassium;2-sulfanylacetate
Acetic acid, 2-mercapto-, potassium salt (1:1)
Potassium mercaptoacetate
Potassium thioglycolate, 40-44 wt.% solution in water
Kopcolate
EINECS 252-038-4
potassium,2-sulfanylacetate
EC 252-038-4
SCHEMBL59723
Thioglycollic acid potassium salt
DTXSID30885589
Mercaptoacetic acid, monopotassium salt
FT-0636696
FT-0777828
Q27293945
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, 40-44 WT.% SOLUTION IN WATER
Thioglycollic acid potassium salt
potassiuM 2-Mercaptoacetate
2-sulfanylacetate
mercapto-aceticacimonopotassiumsalt
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLLATE
potassium mercaptoacetate
Thioglycolic acid, potassium salt
Acetic acid, mercapto-, monopotassium salt
potassium mercaptoacetate, 40-44 wt.% solution in water
Kaliumthioglykolat
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE 44% W/W SOLUTION
KTG
Kaliummercaptoacetat
potassium,2-sulfanylacetate
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE ISO 9001：2015 REACH
