Ammonium Thioglycolate ATG 60%

Properties

• Appearance: Typically a colorless transparent liquid.
• Solubility: Soluble in water.
• Stability: Hygroscopic, tends to discolor when exposed to air.
• Chemical Nature: Possesses reducing properties and can react with strong oxidizing agents.

Uses

1. Cosmetics and Skincare:
   • As a waving agent for hair curling and cold waving.
   • As a nourishing liquid for hair setting.
   • As a PVC stabilizer.
2. Industrial Applications:
   • As a reducing agent in water treatment to remove chlorine.
   • As a flotation inhibitor in copper-molybdenum ore flotation.
   • In the dyeing industry as a reducing agent to remove old dyes from fabrics.
   • In leather processing as a depilatory and softening agent.

Safety and Storage

• Storage: Should be stored sealed, protected from light, and kept in a ventilated, cool, and dry environment.
• Firefighting Agents: Dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, or fog water.