Depilatory Creams & Hair Removal Products
Main active ingredient in depilatory creams (for legs, arms, underarms, facial hair).
Works by breaking down keratin disulfide bonds in hair, making it weak enough to be wiped or washed away.
Hair Perming & Relaxing Agents
Sometimes used in formulations for permanent waving (perm) or hair straightening, as it can alter the hair’s structural bonds.
Cosmetic & Personal Care
Used in formulations requiring keratolytic action (breakdown of keratin).
Applied in some callus-removing products (feet, elbows) due to its ability to soften keratinized skin.
Dermatology / Skin Treatments
Incorporated in formulations for chemical exfoliation of thickened skin.
🔹 Industrial / Research Applications
Chemical Intermediate
Used in laboratories and industry for its thiol reactivity.
Helps in keratin-related biochemical studies (protein structure modification).
Specialty Formulations
Used in controlled formulations for cosmetic testing, depilation studies, and keratin research.