Potassium Sulfide
Potassium Sulfide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a depilatory agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POTASSIUM SULFIDE |
| Function | DEPILATORY |
| CAS number | 1312-73-8 / 37248-34-3 |
| EC number | 215-197-0 / - |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 2,900 |
Used in
Serums 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Potassium Sulfide do in skincare?
- Potassium Sulfide functions as a depilatory agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Potassium Sulfide allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Potassium Sulfide?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (100% of its uses).
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