Ammonium Thiocyanate
INCI: AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
What Is Ammonium Thiocyanate?
Ammonium Thiocyanate (INCI: AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Thiocyanic acid, ammonium salts.
Its declared cosmetic functions are antiperspirant, buffering, oral care, oxidising, reducing and viscosity controlling.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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