Sodium Thioglycolate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Sodium Mercaptoacetate
- Thioglycolic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium thioglycolate is a mercapto-functional reducing agent and chemical intermediate for Malaysian textile, manufacturing and specialty formulation enquiries. It is also known as sodium mercaptoacetate or thioglycolic acid sodium salt.
Commercial requirements may cover aqueous solution, technical solid or higher-purity grades. Buyers should state concentration or assay, pH, colour, iron and other impurity limits because the appropriate controls depend on the downstream formulation.
Applications include selected textile processing, chemical synthesis, reducing systems, laboratory media and professional personal-care formulations. Sodium thioglycolate is not interchangeable with thioglycolic acid, ammonium thioglycolate or calcium thioglycolate.
Send the required sodium thioglycolate form, concentration, purity limits, application, quantity and delivery location. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed for the quoted grade.
- CAS number
- 367-51-1
- Formula
- C2H3NaO2S
- Grade
- aqueous solution, technical solid, high-purity
- Appearance
- colourless to pale yellow solution or white solid, depending on grade
Sodium Thioglycolate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueous sodium thioglycolate | colourless to pale yellow aqueous solution | — | Textile, synthesis and formulated reducing-agent systems requiring a pumpable sodium thioglycolate solution. | Confirm the required liquid pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical sodium thioglycolate | white to off-white solid | — | Industrial synthesis and reduction processes where a solid sodium salt and defined active content are specified. | Confirm the required sealed solid pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity sodium thioglycolate | solution or crystalline solid, as specified | — | Controlled personal-care, laboratory or specialty formulation work requiring tighter purity and colour limits. | Form and packing are confirmed against the quoted grade. |
How to buy sodium thioglycolate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium thioglycolate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | sodium mercaptoacetate | — |
| Molecular formula | C2H3NaO2S | — |
| Commercial form | aqueous solution or solid grade, as specified | — |
| Active-content controls | assay or solution concentration confirmed by grade | — |
| Quality controls | pH, colour, iron and other impurity limits confirmed against the application specification | — |
Sodium Thioglycolate applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in suitable storage conditions and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about sodium thioglycolate
Is sodium thioglycolate the same as thioglycolic acid?
No. Sodium thioglycolate is the sodium salt of thioglycolic acid and should be ordered under its own identity and specification.
Can sodium thioglycolate be supplied as solution or solid?
Both commercial forms may be specified. State the required concentration or assay, physical form, pH and handling preference.
Which sodium thioglycolate specifications matter for textiles?
Provide active content, pH, colour, iron or other impurity limits, process use, dosing form and expected consumption.
How is sodium thioglycolate separated from ammonium or calcium thioglycolate?
Each has a different cation and formulation behaviour. Send the exact salt named by the process or finished-product specification.
What documents should be requested with sodium thioglycolate?
List the required safety, quality and batch documents together with the grade, form and impurity requirements in the enquiry.