Potassium Thioglycolate

Potassium thioglycolate or potassium mercaptoacetate is a strong and versatile compound extensively used in the cosmetics and personal care. It is an organic compound that is useful in hair depilatory formulas. Thus, making it an important component of hair removers.

This compound works to reduce the disulfide bonds existing between keratin by weakening the hair structure. It results hair removal from the follicle. Another very significant use of this compound is in hair perm preparations, where it helps considerably in giving hair long-lasting curls and waves.

CAS Number: 34452-51-2

Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid: ≥43% / White crystalline powder: ≥98%

Characteristic

Potassium thioglycolate is one of the safest and most effective hair removal agents. It works by breaking the disulfide bonds in the structure of hair, reducing the strength of the hair and causing it to break and detach from the skin. It has been widely used in hair removal cosmetics.

Technical Specifications

Key Uses of Potassium Thioglycolate

If you are investing in hair products, Baisifu has a cosmetic-grade potassium thioglycolate. We have formulated this ingredient to meet the dynamic demand in many cosmetic product formulations like:

• Hair Removal Sprays: The spray formulation uses this active ingredient to ensure a quick application and uniform coverage over large areas of skin. Its high keratin-breaking activity weakens hair rapidly to facilitate easy removal within shorter contact times.
• Hair Removal Mousses: Foam formulas employ this ingredient to promote spread and hold in the silky texture. It remains stable in mousse products, producing a balanced formula which spreads evenly without sacrificing the necessary chemical strength.
• Hair Removal Creams: Cream bases employ this material since it is easy to blend with emulsion systems. It contributes to spreadability and provides conditioning benefit that enhances overall skin feel. Regulated keratin breakdown provides stable action without affecting the texture of cream or skin comfort.
• Hair Removal Lotions: Lotions depend on this agent because they provide balance between active performance and gentle sensory feel. Its presence ensures smooth spreading while ensuring even chemical action throughout the emulsion. This leads to soft applications along with uniform keratin softening ability.

Benefits in Hair Products Formulation

There are many reasons why you should consider using potassium thioglycolate as an ingredient in hair formulation:

• Convenient and fast hair removal with less effort on application.
• It is compatible with sprays, mousses, and cream without in-performance losses.
• It has predictable depilatory effect as keratin reduction is consistent.
• Stable both in aqueous and emulsified systems.
• Uniform pH control that preserves overall formulation integrity.
• Comfortable skin feel following treatment with less dryness.
• Improves product texture that enhances comfort during application.
• Controlled reactivity limiting unnecessary risks of irritation.

Recommended Usage Levels

In mousse product types, 4% to 6% levels provide the best hair removal performances. Their light foam nature demands lower percentages to perform well. The percentages maintain mousses light yet still provide stable performance.

The levels in creams is typically 5% to 8% and is determined by the cream base. Creams can accommodate higher levels since the thicker base minimizes irritation. The level provides stable performance without making the cream harsh and rigid.

When used as a spray ingredient, 5 to 7% levels are sufficient to offer adequate reactivity with good application properties that are safe. The amount dissolves keratin rapidly and maintains the liquid product stable. The range also stabilizes sprays in use.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Each batch for our ingredient is subject to rigorous quality control. These measures guarantee consistent purity, reliable activity, and dependable stability during formulation and use. Comprehensive testing also confirms suitability in several cosmetic systems.

Regulatory guidelines like EU cosmetic regulation and FDA regulations establish safe usage levels. We align potassium thioglycolate usage to these levels so as to enable compliant worldwide. Supporting files like COA, TDS, and safety data are always at your disposal.

pH values are also carefully maintained to minimize irritation while maximizing keratin-breaking efficiency. Compatibility studies indicate the stability of the ingredient under normal storage conditions. Ongoing batch monitoring also optimizes long-term safety and consistent behavior in your formulations.

Why Choose Baisifu as your Trusted Potassium Thioglycolate Supplier in China

Working with a CGMP compliant factory guarantees high quality and consistency in product formulation. At Baisifu, we are the leading potassium thioglycolate supplier in China.

For every potassium thioglycolate bulk purchase, we offer competitive prices, and flexible MOQs. Our potassium thioglycolate is tested to meet the cosmetic-grade standard. You also get certificate of analysis, and products data sheet.

When you partner with Baisifu, you get a one-stop solution for all your ingredients for hair products – Get free samples now.

FAQs

Does the regrowth rate of hair have an effect from Potassium Thioglycolate?

It does weaken hair at the shaft; however, it does not affect the regrowth speed.

Can Potassium Thioglycolate be used in products for Sensitive Skin?

It may be included, though in lower doses together with soothing agents.

Is Potassium Thioglycolate stable in products?

It is stable in well-balanced pH systems and in compatible formula bases.

How does Potassium Thioglycolate compare to Calcium Thioglycolate?

The potassium form is more soluble and acts more quickly than the calcium preparation.