Description
Instructions for useSodium Thioglycolate 46% is a high-purity, water-soluble reducing agent widely used in various industrial applications, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and oilfield operations. This versatile chemical compound is a sodium salt of thioglycolic acid, offering a range of benefits and advantages in different industries.
The use of Sodium Thioglycolate 46% offers several benefits and advantages, including:
High reducing power and efficiency
Excellent solubility in water
Non-toxic and non-corrosive properties
Stability over a wide pH range
Cost-effective compared to other reducing agents
- CAS No: 367-51-1
- Appearance: Colourless/slightly pink liquid
- pH: ~ 7
- Synonyms: Mercaptoacetic acid monosodium salt; mercaptoacetic acid, sodium salt; monosodium mercaptoacetate; sodium 2-mercaptoethanoate; sodium mercaptoacetate; sodium thioglycollate; thioglycolate sodium; thioglycolic acid, sodium salt; thioglycollic acid, sodium salt.
Key Usages For Sodium Thioglycolate:
- Cosmetics and Personal Care: Used as a reducing agent in hair care products, such as hair dyes, perms, and relaxers, to break down keratin bonds and facilitate hair straightening or curling.
- Pharmaceuticals: It is used as an intermediate in the production of certain medications, such as antibiotics and antivirals, and as a reducing agent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds.
- Textiles: Employed as a reducing agent in the production of synthetic fibres, such as nylon and polyester, to improve their strength and durability.
- Photography: Used as a developing agent in photographic processing to reduce silver halides and produce high-quality images.
- Leather Tanning: Used as a reducing agent in the tanning process to improve the softness and flexibility of leather.
- Pulp and Paper: Used as a bleaching agent to improve the brightness and strength of paper products.
- Water Treatment: It is used as a reducing agent to remove heavy metals and other impurities from wastewater and industrial process water.
- Food Industry: Used as a reducing agent in the production of certain food products, such as bread and baked goods, to improve their texture and shelf life.
- Biotechnology: It is used as a reducing agent in biotechnological applications, such as protein purification and cell culture media.
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