Potassium Thioglycolate
Kopcolate
KOPCOLATE is the most commonly used active ingredient in depilatories. KOPCOLATE is able to
break down disulfide bonds in keratin and weaken hair so that it is easily wiped off where it
emerges from the hair folicle.
INCI Name
Potassium Thioglycolate
Chemical Name
Mercaptoacetic acid potassium salt
Molecular Weight
130.21 g/mol
CAS number
34452-51-2
EINECS number
N/A
Odour
Characteristic
Appearance
Clear to light pink liquid free from suspended matter
Thioglycolic acid
30.5 – 31.5%
Application & Dosage
KOPCOLATE can be used in formulation of hair removalgels, cream, lotion,foam, aerosol,
and roll-on. Suggested use level is 10-15% with the end formula pH range of 12-12.5.
Stability & Storage KOPCOLATE may be stored for 1 year from the date of manufacturing in original, sealedcontainer protected from light and heat.
Stability & Storage KOPCOLATE may be stored for 1 year from the date of manufacturing in original, sealedcontainer protected from light and heat.