Description

Sodium Thioglycolate is the sodium salt of thioglycolic acid, a versatile sulfur-containing organic compound. It serves as a powerful reducing agent and a key source of the mercapto functional group, making it indispensable in processes requiring controlled chemical reduction or the introduction of thiol groups. This product is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, textile, and polymer industries seeking reliable and consistent raw material performance.

Application

• Cosmetic Depilatories & Hair Care: Primary active ingredient in hair removal creams (depilatories) and cold wave perming solutions, where it breaks disulfide bonds in keratin.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate and reducing agent in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and cysteine derivatives.
• Polymer & Rubber Industry: Acts as a chain transfer agent in radical polymerization and as a peptizing agent to control the viscosity of synthetic rubber.
• Textile Processing: Employed in wool treatment and as a reducing agent in specific dyeing and printing processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a titrant and complexing agent in analytical methods, particularly for the determination of metal ions.
• Electroplating: Functions as an additive in electroplating baths to improve the brightness and quality of metal deposits.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Thioglycolate
CAS No.	367-51-1
Molecular Formula	C2H3NaO2S
Molecular Weight	114.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Mercaptoacetate; Thioglycolic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Thioglycollate; Mercaptoacetic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Sulfanylacetate; TGA Sodium Salt; Natriumthioglycolat
EINECS	206-696-4

Quality Control

Our Sodium Thioglycolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and appearance. We can support compliance requirements for various application standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen for long-term stability and to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.