Ammonium Thiocyanate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiperspirant, buffering, oral care in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Thiocyanic acid, ammonium salts
What does it do?
Ammonium Thiocyanate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antiperspirant
reduces or controls perspiration
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
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Oxidising
an oxidising agent — used in hair dyes, perms, and bleaches to drive chemical reactions
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Reducing
a reducing agent — donates electrons to break chemical bonds, used in perms and depilatories
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Ammonium Thiocyanate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ammonium Thiocyanate?
Ammonium Thiocyanate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Thiocyanic acid, ammonium salts
Is Ammonium Thiocyanate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ammonium Thiocyanate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ammonium Thiocyanate do in cosmetic products?
Ammonium Thiocyanate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiperspirant, buffering, oral care, oxidising, reducing, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Ammonium Thiocyanate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ammonium Thiocyanate is 1762-95-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010