Thioglycolic Acid 80% (TGA 80%)

Thioglycolic Acid 80% is a high-quality industrial chemical widely used in coatings, adhesives, inks, resins, plastics, and specialty formulations. It offers reliable performance, chemical stability, and consistent processing characteristics, making it suitable for modern manufacturing and advanced industrial applications.

Technical Specifications
Absorption 100%
Acid Value 450 – 500mg
Volatility High
Packing Available 30kg Can, 200kg Drum
Melting Point -16°C
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odour Strong sulfur-like odour
Molecular Weight 92.12g/mol
Boiling Point 96 °C
Distillation Range 95–100 °C
Freezing Point -16°C
Specific Gravity 1.25g/cm³
Refractive Index 1.432 at 20 °C
Flash Point 131°C
Specific Heat 2kJ/kg·K
Autoignition Temp 426°C

Description

Thioglycolic Acid 80% is a glycol‑ether type solvent/coupler used to dissolve resins and improve flow/leveling, offering controlled evaporation and broad compatibility with water and organics.

Uses

Hair perm/waving formulations; metal cleaning; polymer synthesis; reducing agent.

Benefits

Strong reducing agent; breaks disulfide bonds.

Safety, Compliance & Notes

Thermal Conductivity 0.2W/m·K.
Electrical Conductivity 0.002S/cm
Heat of Formation -345kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization 52kJ/mol
Structure
CAS Number 68-11-1
EINECS Number 200-677-4
Storage & Packaging Keep sealed at ambient; use compatible packaging; prevent contamination for consistent solvency. (Applicable to Thioglycolic Acid 80% handling.)
Product Stewardship Implement GMP/chemical hygiene plans: exposure control, spill response, and responsible disposal; verify regulatory status for destination market before shipment. (For Thioglycolic Acid 80%.)
Note Note: For Thioglycolic Acid 80%, confirm grade, inhibitor content (if any), and purity/spec limits with the supplier COA before formulation.
Notice NOTICE: Values may vary by grade and supplier; confirm specifications and hazards with current SDS/COA before use, storage, transport, or disposal. (For Thioglycolic Acid 80%.)

Additional information

Weight

1 kg, 10 kg, 30 kg, 200 kg