Kopcolate is an aqueous solution at the proper pH which is converted to an acid. It breaks down the disulfide bonds in Keratin and weakens the hair so that it is easily scraped off where it emerges from the hair follicle. The break down is affected by potassium hydroxide. They are present in excess to enable the Thioglycolic acid to react with the Cystine joining chains in hair protein.
Product Information
Brand Name : Kopcolate
INCI Name : Potassium Thioglycolate
Chemical Name :Mercaptoacetic acid potassium salt
CAS No.: 34452-51-2
Molecular Formula: C2H3KO2S
Appearance : White to light pink liquid
Key Application :Hair removal active
Application
Hair removal gels
Hair removal Cream
Hair removal Lotion
Hair removal foam
Aerosol
Roll-on
Regulatory status:
Globally approved molecule, up to 10-15%