Product Information
Chemical Name Calcium Thioglycolate Trihydrate
Synonyms Thioglycolic acid calcium salt trihydrate, Calcium-2-sulfanylacetate trihydrate, Calcium mercaptoacetate trihydrate
CAS Number 5793-98-6
EINECS No. 212-402-5
Molecular Formula C₄H₆CaO₄S₂·3H₂OMolecular Weight 276.34 g/mol
Grade Cosmetic Grade
Chemical Family Mercapto-carboxylate calcium salt hydrate
INCI Name Calcium Thioglycolate
HS Code 29309090Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor Faint mercaptan characteristic odour
Solubility Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol, etherpH (1 % aqueous solution,20℃) 10.8-12.2
Loss on drying 18.0-22.0 %
Stability Sensitive to air and light, easy to be oxidized; avoid contact with iron, copper metal ions
Melting-Decomposition 270-280 ℃
Quality Specification (Cosmetic-Grade)
| Test Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Assay (dry basis) | ≥98.0 % |
| Loss on drying | 18.0‑22.0 % |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤10 ppm |
| Heavy metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 ppm |
| Water‑insoluble matter | ≤0.10 % |
Application & Use
‑ Main active ingredient for cosmetic depilatory cream, breaks hair keratin disulfide bonds for hair-removal effect.
‑ Reducing agent for cold-wave hair perm cosmetic formulations.
‑ Leather-processing reducing agent for unhairing treatment.
Important Distinction Note:
CAS 5793-98-6: Calcium thioglycolate trihydrate (commercial mainstream cosmetic raw material)
CAS 814-71-1: Anhydrous calcium thioglycolate, no crystal water, mainly for lab & custom synthesis
CAS 65208-41-5: Alternative registry number for the same trihydrate substance, different database registration, same practical product.
Packing, Delivery & Storage
Packaging options: 25 kg fibre drum; or as per request.
Lead-time: 7-15 working days against deposit.
Storage condition: Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry, dark, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from light and air oxidation. Separated from oxidizing agents.
Shelf-life: 24 months under original sealed storage.


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