Thioglycolic Acid Series
Professional Manufacturer and Supplier of Thioglycolic Acid and Thioglycolate Derivatives
What is Thioglycolic Acid?
Thioglycolic Acid, also known as Mercaptoacetic Acid (TGA), is an important organosulfur compound widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, PVC stabilizers, metal surface treatment, oilfield chemicals, and fine chemical synthesis.
Due to its excellent reducing and chelating properties, Thioglycolic Acid and its derivatives are commonly used in hair perm formulations, depilatory creams, polymer additives, and flotation agents.
At HOO CHEMTEC, we supply a full range of high-quality thioglycolate products with stable purity, reliable packaging, and global export support.
Product List
High-purity Thioglycolic Acid for cosmetics, chemical synthesis, and industrial applications.
Widely used in hair perm formulations and cosmetic applications.
Used in PVC stabilizers, flotation agents, and metal treatment chemicals.
Industrial-grade reducing agent and stabilizer intermediate.
Used in specialty chemicals and personal care formulations.
Important intermediate for polymer additives and stabilizers.
Thioglycolic Acid Series Comparison
| Product | What it is | Main common uses | Best choice when |
| Thioglycolic Acid | The parent acid in the thioglycolate family. | Commonly used in permanent wave and hair straightening products, and also in depilatory applications | You need the core raw material for the series, or a flexible starting point for making other thioglycolate derivatives. |
| Ammonium Thioglycolate | The ammonium salt of thioglycolic acid. | Widely used in permanent wave and hair straightening products. | You are formulating a classic hair perm or straightening system. |
| Sodium Thioglycolate | The sodium salt of thioglycolic acid. | Used in depilatories, hair waving/straightening products, reducing applications, and bacteriological thioglycolate media. | You need a versatile salt for cosmetic reducing systems or for microbiology / reducing-media applications. |
| Calcium Thioglycolate | A calcium salt of thioglycolic acid | Commonly used in depilatory products; thioglycolic acid and its calcium salt are both used as depilatories. | You are making a depilatory cream or hair-removal product. |
| Potassium Thioglycolate | The potassium salt of thioglycolic acid. | Used in hair waving/straightening and depilatory products. | You want a potassium-based thioglycolate for cosmetic reducing or depilatory formulations. |
| Isooctyl Thioglycolate | An isooctyl ester of thioglycolic acid. | Most closely associated with organotin / PVC stabilizer chemistry and heat-stabilizer systems for PVC. | You are developing PVC stabilizers, metal-containing stabilizer systems, or related industrial additive chemistry. |
Main Applications of Thioglycolic Acid
Thioglycolic Acid and its derivatives are widely used in multiple industrial and specialty chemical fields. Thanks to their strong reducing ability, excellent reactivity, and versatile performance, these products play an important role in cosmetics, polymer additives, metal treatment, and fine chemical manufacturing.
Cosmetics Industry: Thioglycolic Acid and its derivatives are widely used in hair perming and depilatory formulations. They help modify the hair structure and improve product performance in personal care applications.
PVC Stabilizers: Thioglycolate compounds are important intermediates in PVC stabilizer production. They help improve thermal stability and processing efficiency in plastic manufacturing.
Metal Surface Treatment: Used in metal cleaning, surface treatment, and corrosion-related chemical formulations. Their reducing and chelating properties make them suitable for industrial processing.
Oilfield Chemicals: Applied in drilling fluids and oilfield treatment formulations to support chemical processing and operational efficiency.
Chemical Synthesis: Thioglycolic Acid is an important raw material for producing specialty chemicals and fine chemical intermediates across different industries.
Mining Industry: Can be used in flotation and mineral separation processes, helping improve recovery performance in mining applications.
Advantages of HOO CHEMTEC for Thioglycolic Acid Series
Complete Product Portfolio – One Trusted Source: We supply the full thioglycolic acid family: TGA (pure acid), ammonium salt (for perms/straighteners), calcium salt (for depilatories), sodium salt, and esters (for PVC stabilizers) . Simplify your procurement – one supplier for all thioglycolate derivatives.
Consistent Quality – Batch After Batch: Our thioglycolic acid series is produced with ≥99% purity (available in both 80% and 99% concentrations) . Every batch is fully water‑soluble, colorless, and liquid, delivering reliable performance for your formulations. Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided with every shipment – no compromises, no surprises.
Direct Manufacturing Advantage – Reliable Supply, Competitive Pricing: As a direct supplier with strong manufacturing partnerships, we offer stable year‑round availability and competitive pricing unaffected by raw material fluctuations. Secure your supply chain with a reliable partner.
Free Samples Available – Test Before You Order: We provide free samples for pre‑order testing. Contact us with your required grade and application, and we will send the appropriate sample for evaluation.
FAQs
It should be handled according to industrial chemical safety standards with proper protective equipment.
Yes. We can supply different product specifications and grades based on customer requirements and application needs.
Yes, complete technical and export documents are available.
Sample availability depends on product type and logistics requirements. Please contact us for confirmation.
Looking for a Reliable Thioglycolic Acid Supplier?
HOO CHEMTEC: Your Trusted Partner for Thioglycolic Acid Series
We supply a complete range of Thioglycolic Acid (TGA) and its derivatives (ammonium, sodium, calcium salts). Our products are essential for PVC heat stabilizers, oilfield scale removers, mining flotation, hair waving, and depilatory formulations.
Versatile chemistry – the reactive thiol group ensures high performance in demanding applications.
One-stop source – all major derivatives available.
ISO 9001:2015 certified – consistent quality with batch‑to‑batch reliability.
Dangerous goods expertise – TGA is UN 1940 (Class 8, corrosive). We provide full documentation, MSDS, and UN‑approved packaging for safe global delivery.
Stable supply – backed by strong manufacturing partnerships and competitive pricing.
Free sample available. Contact us to request the grade you need for testing.
