Cosmetic Ingredient

Potassium Thioglycolate

CAS 34452-51-2 EC 252-038-4
Potassium mercaptoacetate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

DEPILATORY, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Potassium mercaptoacetate

EU Restricted — Annex III
1 official EU restriction with concentration limits & label requirements
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Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
34452-51-2
EC Number
252-038-4
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026