Potassium Metabisulfite
Potassium Metabisulfite is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair waving or straightening, preservative agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | POTASSIUM METABISULFITE |
| Function | HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING |
| CAS number | 16731-55-8 / 4429-42-9 |
| EC number | 240-795-3 / - |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Serums 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Potassium Metabisulfite do in skincare?
- Potassium Metabisulfite functions as a hair waving or straightening, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Potassium Metabisulfite?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (100% of its uses).
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