Ingredients

POTASSIUM METABISULFITE

CAS number: 16731-55-8 / 4429-42-9
"Low penalty" in all categories.
  • INCI name: POTASSIUM METABISULFITE
  • EINECS/ELINCS number: 240-795-3 / -
  • Classification: Regulated, Preservative
Restriction in Europe: III/99, V/9
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0.2% (free SO2).
Its functions (INCI)
  • Hair waving or straightening : Modifies the chemical structure of the hair, to style it in the required style
  • Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
  • Reducing : Changes the chemical nature of another substance by adding hydrogen or removing the oxygen
This ingredient is present in 0.02% of cosmetics.

Products that contains it

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