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thioglycolic acid [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Cosmetology
CONT

Thioglycolic acid compounds. Prepared by the action of sodium sulfhydrate on sodium chloroacetate. A liquid with a strong unpleasant odor; mixes with water and alcohol. The ammonium and sodium salts are used in permanent wave solutions and as a hair straightener. The calcium salts are used in depilatories, hair-waving solutions, and lotions. Thioglycolates can cause hair breakage, skin irritations, severe allergic reactions, and pustular reactions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Cosmétologie
DEF

Liquide d'odeur rappelant celle de l'acide sulfhydrique, miscible à l'eau, à l'alcool et aux solvants organiques, utilisé comme dépilatoire ou pour ramollir les cheveux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Productos de belleza
OBS

Líquido incoloro, de olor desagradable. Miscible con agua, alcohol y éter. Combustible.

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Record 2 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
HSCH2COOH
formula, see observation
68-11-1
CAS number
OBS

Properties: Colorless liquid, strong, unpleasant odor. ... Miscible with water, alcohol or ether. Combustible. Derivation: Heating chloracetic acid with potassium hydrogen sulfide. ... Use: Reagent for iron, manufacture of thioglycolates, permanent wave solutions and depilatories, vinyl stabilizer, manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

OBS

Chemical formula: HSCH2COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HSCH2COOH
formula, see observation
68-11-1
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : HSCH2COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
HSCH2COOH
formula, see observation
68-11-1
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: HSCH2COOH

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