Potassium Thioglycolate

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Potassium Thioglycolate (C₂H₃KO₂S) Potassium thioglycolate is a chemical compound widely used in depilatory creams and other cosmetic products, particularly for hair removal and hair perming. Its work by breaking down bonds in hair proteins, Weakening the hair and making it easier to remove. It is also used in hair to create curls or waves.

Specification :

TEST	LIMITS
Product Name	Potassium Thioglycolate
CAS No.	34452-51-2
Color & Physical Form	A clear pink colour clear liquid
Formula	C2H3KO2S
Odour	Typical of mercaptan like Odour
PH (Depends on conc)	6.5 - 8.5
Molecular Wt.	130.202 g/mol
Density	1.22-1.28 g/cm3
Storage condition	At 20 Deg C
Iron (as Fe)	Max 5 ppm
Specific gravity	1.250-1.255 g/ml

Application :

• Depilatory Products: it’s a common main ingredient in depilatory creams and lotions, allowing for effective hair removal and its breakdown the keratin proteins in hairs, and makes easier to remove.
• Its common ingredients in depilatory creams and lotions, allowing for effective hair removals.
• Its play crucial component in perming solution to enables the creation of lasting curls and waves.
• It's also used in Cosmetics formulation for hair and skin care due to its moisturizing and conditioning properties.

Other Applications :

• Chemicals processes: its act as reducing agent in various chemicals process, it contributing in pharmaceuticals, textiles and different chemicals products.
• In metal treatment – Metal Etching solution: For formulators working with metal treatments, potassium thioglycolate assists in oxide removal and surface preparation, ensuring optimal adhesion (Process) for coatings and treatments.
• In photographic fixing solutions, it helps remove unexposed silver salts, preserving the integrity of images.
• Potassium thioglycolate can act as a copper-sulfur inhibitor in molybdenum beneficiation.

Packing :

• 250 kg (In Liquid form) in drum
• In seal container and tightly closed.

Note: In seal container and tightly closed.
Storage condition: 1) cool and dry, well-ventilated, tightly close containers, away from heat source, Incompatible Substance (Avoid storing it near oxidizing agents or other substances that could react with it) and storage temperature (15 to 30 deg c).

Why potassium thioglycolate store in 20-30 deg: 1) Stability 2) Preventing Decomposition 3) solubility and density 4) safety

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