Ammonium Thioglycolate

Primarily used as a reducing agent in hair styling products like perms and relaxers

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Ammonium Thioglycolate

  • CAS Number: 5421-46-5
  • Molecular Formula: HSCH₂CO₂NH₄
  • EINECS No.:226-540-9
  • Purity (%): ≥67%
  • Appearance: colorless to light purple liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor
  • Packing: 250 kg/drum
  • Other Names: Perm salt, Ammonium mercaptoacetate, Thioglycolic acid ammonium salt, Ammonium thioglycollate
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  • Powerful Reducing Agent: Breaks down the disulfide bonds in hair keratin, making it the essential active ingredient for hair waving, straightening, and depilatory creams.

  • Gentle on Hair & Skin: Effectively softens and relaxes hair structure without causing excessive damage, ensuring a smooth perm or straightening result.

  • Easy to Formulate: Completely water‑soluble and available as a high‑purity liquid, allowing precise dosing and seamless integration into various aqueous formulas.

What is Ammonium Thioglycolate Used for

  • Perming & Straightening: Breaks the disulfide bonds in hair keratin, allowing the hair to be reshaped into curls or straightened.

  • Depilatory Creams: Dissolves hair proteins for effective and gentle hair removal.

  • Leather Processing: Removes hair from hides and softens the material during leather making.

  • Industrial Dyeing: Acts as a reducing agent to strip old dyes from fabrics, preparing them for new colors.

  • Research & Synthesis: Used in labs and other industries to create advanced materials or synthesize new chemicals.

FAQ of Ammonium Thioglycolate

Yes. The solution is classified as UN 2922, Class 8 (corrosive) and Class 6.1 (toxic), Packing Group III. This means it must be shipped with proper dangerous goods documentation and UN-approved packaging.

Yes, it is regulated under EU Cosmetics Directive and Annex III. General use hair waving/straightening products (home use) require a maximum concentration of 8% (as thioglycolic acid) at pH 7-9.5, while professional use products allow up to 11% under pH 7-9.5.

Yes. Every batch is tested in our laboratory. We provide a complete CoA confirming assay value (typically 60-71% by iodometric titration), pH (5.8-6.4), density (1.215-1.235 g/cm³), and impurity limits.
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HOO CHEMTEC: Your Trusted Partner for Ammonium Thioglycolate

We are a direct supplier of high‑purity Ammonium Thioglycolate (60‑70% solution), backed by strong manufacturing partnerships and strict quality control. Every batch is tested in our ISO‑certified lab. Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided.

Dangerous goods expertise: Ammonium Thioglycolate is classified as UN 2922 (Class 8 + Class 6.1) . We handle all hazardous documentation – MSDS, UN‑approved packaging, transport certificates – ensuring safe, compliant worldwide delivery.

Why choose us?

  • Stable supply & competitive pricing

  • Free samples available for pre‑order testing

  • Responsive technical support

Contact HOO CHEMTEC today for reliable Ammonium Thioglycolate and professional dangerous goods logistics.

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