Ammonium Thioglycolate 50%
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Ammonium thioglycolate 50% is a clear, colorless pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor.
It is a water-soluble salt of thioglycolic acid and ammonium hydroxide. Ammonium
thioglycolate 50% is widely used in the hairdressing industry for its ability to break and
reform disulfide bonds in the hair, allowing for permanent reshaping or restructuring of
hair fibers. The Key benefits are in permanent waving solutions, hair relaxing, Chemical
hair straightening and texturizing, and restructuring treatments. It is also used in
conducting a patch test before using any chemical hair treatment.
INCI Name
Ammonium Thioglycolate
Chemical Name
Ammonium bis(thioglycolate)
Molecular weight
109.15
CAS number
5421-46-5
EINECS number
226-540-9
Odour
N/A
Appearance
Clear Colorless
Solubility
In Water
Application & Dosage
The application and dosage of ammonium thioglycolate is 50% depending on the specific
hair treatment being performed, such as permanent waving (perms) or hair relaxing. The
dosage of ammonium thioglycolate 50% depends on factors such as hair type, length, and
the desired level of curl or straightening
Stability & Storage Ammonium thioglycolate solutions are sensitive to pH changes. Exposure to highly acidic or alkaline environments can degrade the compound, affecting its efficacy. ammonium thioglycolate 50% is stored in a cool, dry area away from heat sources and moisture. A dedicated storage cabinet or shelf is ideal.
Stability & Storage Ammonium thioglycolate solutions are sensitive to pH changes. Exposure to highly acidic or alkaline environments can degrade the compound, affecting its efficacy. ammonium thioglycolate 50% is stored in a cool, dry area away from heat sources and moisture. A dedicated storage cabinet or shelf is ideal.