Synonym(s)
CAS number: 333-20-0; Potassium Rhodanide; Potassium sulfocyanide
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"Potassium...' means the element potassium, 'thiocyanate' means salts/esters of thiocyanic acid, also called hydrotropic acid. Potassium thiocyanate (molecular formula: KSCN) is used in cosmetic formulations. The potassium salt of thiocyanic acid acts as a stabilizer (improves the shelf life of ingredients and cosmetic products).
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