Thioglycolic acid

Thioglycolic Acid (TGA) is a high-performance organic acid primarily used as a key active ingredient in hair care products and a crucial intermediate in PVC stabilizers and oilfield chemical synthesis.

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Thioglycolic Acid

  • CAS Number: 68-11-1
  • Molecular Formula: C2H4O2S
  • EINECS No.:200-677-4
  • Purity (%): ≥99%
  • Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
  • Packing: 25kg/drum, 200kg/drum, or 1000kg IBC tanks.
  • Other Names: Mercaptoacetic Acid; TGA; 2-Thioglycolic acid
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What is Thioglycolic Acid?

Thioglycolic Acid (TGA), also known as Mercaptoacetic Acid, is a multifunctional sulfur-containing organic acid with strong reducing, metal-complexing and reactive properties. Its chemical structure contains both a thiol (-SH) group and a carboxylic acid (-COOH) group, giving TGA useful chemical reactivity in a variety of industrial formulations.

TGA is commonly supplied as a high-purity liquid chemical and is used as a raw material or functional ingredient in cosmetic formulations, polymer and PVC stabilizer production, oilfield chemicals, leather processing, metal treatment and other industrial applications.

For industrial buyers, the required purity, concentration, iron content, color and packaging can vary depending on the intended application. High-purity Thioglycolic Acid is particularly suitable for applications where consistent chemical performance and low impurity levels are important.

Thioglycolic Acid Specification

Our Thioglycolic Acid is available with controlled purity and low iron content for applications where product consistency and impurity control are important.

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Thioglycolic acid

Key Features & Benefits

  • Ultra-Low Metal Content: Optimized for sensitive cosmetic and electronic applications.

  • Strict Purity Standards: Manufactured under ISO-certified processes to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.

  • Custom Concentrations: Available in 70%, 80%, and 99% concentrations based on your specific requirements.

Industrial Thioglycolic Acid Applications

1. Cosmetics and Personal Care

Thioglycolic acid and its salts are used as reducing agents in hair perming, hair straightening and depilatory formulations. TGA derivatives such as ammonium thioglycolate are commonly used in these applications.

2. Polymerization

TGA can be used as a chain transfer agent in aqueous emulsion polymerization, particularly for acrylic acid and acrylate systems. Its water miscibility makes it suitable for water-based polymer processes.

3. Oil & Gas

In oilfield applications, thioglycolic acid can function as a reducing and chelating agent and is also used in corrosion-inhibiting formulations. These properties help control metal ions and protect equipment in demanding oilfield environments.

4. Leather Processing

Thioglycolate-based chemicals are used for hair removal during leather hide processing. Sodium thioglycolate, for example, can be used as an alternative to sodium hydrosulfide in certain beamhouse processes.

5. Mining and Metal Treatment

TGA and its derivatives can be used as depressant agents in flotation processes for separating valuable metals from ores. They are also used in metal treatment and coating formulations because of their metal-complexing properties.

6. Industrial Cleaning

Thioglycolic acid and its salts can be incorporated into cleaning formulations where their ability to complex with metals is useful, including certain industrial and automotive cleaning applications.

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FAQ of Thioglycolic Acid

Thioglycolic Acid (TGA), also known as Mercaptoacetic Acid, is a sulfur-containing organic acid with reducing and metal-complexing properties. Its CAS number is 68-11-1 and its molecular formula is C2H4O2S.

Thioglycolic Acid is used in cosmetics, polymerization, oilfield chemicals, leather processing, mining, metal treatment and industrial cleaning formulations.

Yes. Thioglycolic acid has strong reducing properties, particularly under suitable pH conditions, which is one reason it is used in polymerization, cosmetic formulations and other chemical processes.

Yes, Hoochemtec’s Thioglycolic Acid is fully REACH registered, ensuring compliance with EU safety and environmental regulations. We provide complete SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and COA (Certificate of Analysis) with every shipment.

Yes. HOO CHEMTEC can provide product documentation such as SDS and COA for commercial orders. Specific documentation requirements can be confirmed according to the destination market and application.

For hair perming and depilatory products, we typically recommend our high-purity 99% grade or a customized 80% solution. Our TGA is specifically refined to minimize iron content (≤ 0.5 ppm), which prevents undesirable color changes in cosmetic end-products.

While TGA has a characteristic mercaptan odor, our advanced vacuum distillation process reduces volatile impurities, resulting in a “cleaner” chemical profile compared to standard technical grades.
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Thioglycolic Acid Supplier – HOO CHEMTEC

HOO CHEMTEC supplies Thioglycolic Acid (TGA), CAS 68-11-1, for industrial and commercial applications. Our product is available in different concentrations and packaging options to meet customer requirements for cosmetics, polymerization, oilfield chemicals, leather processing, metal treatment and other chemical applications.

Why Choose HOO CHEMTEC?

  • Consistent Product Quality: Controlled specifications for purity, iron content and color.
  • Multiple Concentrations: Available in 70%, 80% and 99% concentrations according to application requirements.
  • Flexible Packaging: 25kg drums, 200kg drums and 1000kg IBC tanks.
  • Documentation Support: SDS, COA and other required product documents can be provided.
  • Global Supply: Experience in handling and exporting corrosive chemical products.
  • Application Support: Technical information can be provided to help customers select the appropriate concentration and packaging.

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