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AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE

CAS 1762-95-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An inorganic salt used as a chemistry aid. PubChem GHS lists acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation) and aquatic toxicity, so it is unusual in modern leave-on cosmetics.

Function

ANTIPERSPIRANTBUFFERINGORAL CAREOXIDISINGREDUCINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Functions as a chemistry/processing aid
  • Antistatic in some formulations

Known concerns

  • GHS Acute Tox Cat 4 (oral, dermal, inhalation)
  • H412 hazardous to aquatic life
  • Limited safety data for cosmetic use
  • Can release toxic gases on heating

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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