Thioglycolic Acid (TGA) — CAS 68-11-1
Thioglycolic Acid (TGA) — CAS 68-11-1
Thioglycolic acid (TGA, HSCH₂COOH, CAS 68-11-1) is a sulfur-containing organic acid and a core raw material across cosmetic, polymer, and industrial chemical sectors. UAB An Group Export supplies it in a range of concentrations and grades, matched to each customer's process and application requirements.
It is used across cosmetic and personal care manufacturing, PVC heat stabilizer production, chemical synthesis, and mineral processing. Its thiol group and acidic properties make it a highly reactive process chemical for reducing disulfide bonds, metal complexation, and chemical intermediate production.
For industrial buyers, supply is coordinated around concentration, grade, volume, packaging, and delivery destination, in line with applicable product and transport regulations. Bulk and commercial orders are both handled — send your requirements and we'll prepare a quote covering supply, packaging, logistics, and delivery.
Key Applications
Cosmetics & Personal Care ManufacturingA core raw material in permanent wave (cold wave) solutions and hair relaxer formulations, where it breaks and reforms disulfide bonds in keratin to restructure hair. Also used in depilatory (hair removal) product formulations.
PVC Heat StabilizersUsed as a raw material in the production of tin-based and other metal thioglycolate heat stabilizers for PVC processing.
Chemical SynthesisUsed as a ligand and complexing agent in chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, and pharmaceutical intermediate production.
Mineral ProcessingUsed in select mineral flotation and hydrometallurgical processing applications.
Agricultural ChemicalsUsed as a raw material or intermediate in select agrochemical formulations.
Supply & Packaging
Supplied according to your required concentration (commonly 70–98% technical or cosmetic grade), quantity, packaging, and destination. Depending on the order, options include drums, IBC containers, or bulk shipment. Bulk quantities are available on request.
As a corrosive, toxic, and strongly malodorous material, packaging, transport, and handling are arranged according to the product concentration and applicable dangerous-goods requirements. Thioglycolic acid is classified as a toxic substance (UN 1940, Class 8, PG II) — all packaging must be appropriate for its corrosive and toxic properties.
Product Documentation
Available on request, depending on the specific product and supply arrangement:
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Product specifications
Shipping and transport documentation
Compliance statement:
"Due to the regulated nature of this product, orders are subject to business registration verification and screening against applicable international sanctions and restricted-party lists. Buyers may be required to provide additional end-use declarations or supporting documentation before an order is confirmed. UAB An Group Export reserves the right to decline any order where end use, destination, or buyer information cannot be adequately verified."
Request a Quote
Whether you need thioglycolic acid for cosmetic manufacturing, PVC stabilizer production, chemical synthesis, or another qualified industrial purpose, provide your requirements and our team will review the available supply options.
For a quotation, please provide: required concentration and grade → quantity → packaging → application → delivery country/city or port → required delivery timeframe