Cosmetic Ingredient

Potassium Thiocyanate

INCI: POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE
CAS 333-20-0 EC 206-370-1
Potassium thiocyanate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Reducing agent; historically used in hair waving and straightening
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Potassium thiocyanate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
333-20-0
EC Number
206-370-1
INCI
POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026