POTASSIUM THIO GLYCOLATE Specification

Other Names
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE

Storage
Dry Place

Purity
99%

Form
Liquid

Chemical Name
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE

Grade
Other

Standard
COSMETIC

Usage
Potassium thioglycolate is mainly used in cosmetic and industrial applications. Its most common use is in depilatory (hair removal) creams, where it helps dissolve unwanted hair. It is also used in hair perming and straightening products to change hair structure. In the leather industry, it helps in the removal of hair from animal hides during processing. The compound is used in chemical laboratories as a reducing agent. It plays a role in breaking disulfide bonds in proteins, which is useful in various biochemical processes. In textile processing, it may be used for fiber treatment and modification. It is sometimes used in metal cleaning and surface treatment applications. Potassium thioglycolate can also be used in research and analytical chemistry. Proper safety precautions are necessary during its use due to its corrosive and irritant properties

Main Material
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE

Application
Other

POTASSIUM THIO GLYCOLATE Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Kilograms

Delivery Time
1 Week

About POTASSIUM THIO GLYCOLATE

Potassium thioglycolate is a chemical compound commonly used in cosmetic and industrial applications.
It has the chemical formula CHKOS and is the potassium salt of thioglycolic acid.
This compound is typically found as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solution.
It is widely used in hair removal (depilatory) creams due to its ability to break down keratin in hair.
Potassium thioglycolate works by cleaving disulfide bonds in proteins, weakening the hair structure.
It is also used in hair perming products to alter hair texture.
The compound has a strong, unpleasant sulfur-like odor.
It must be handled carefully, as it can cause skin and eye irritation.
In industrial settings, it may be used in chemical synthesis and metal treatment processes.
Proper storage and safety precautions are important due to its reactive and corrosive nature.

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