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5793-98-6;Calcium Thioglycolate Trihydrate
Calcium Thioglycolate Trihydrate 98% CAS 5793-98-6 Cosmetic grade
  • CAS:

    5793-98-6
  • Alias:

    Calcium mercaptoacetate trihydrate
  • Molecular Formula:

    C₄H₆CaO₄S₂·3H₂O
  • Quality Standard:

    99.5%
  • Packing:

    25kg 200kg/drum
  • Factory Site:

    Anhui, China
  • Mininmum Order:

    25kg
  • Price inquiry:

    sales@tnjchem.com
  • Manufacturer:

    TNJ Chemical

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  • Product Details
Calcium Thioglycolate Trihydrate 99% CAS 5793-98-6 is the hydrated cosmetic-grade reducing raw material, calcium salt of thioglycolic acid. It breaks keratin disulfide bonds and serves as core active substance for depilatory cream and cold‑wave perm formulations. TNJ Chemical is the leading manufacturer and exporter in China since 2001. We guarantee high quality, competitive price and thoughtful sales service. If you want to buy or have any inquiry, please contact sales@tnjchem.com

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 C₄H₆CaO₄S₂·3H₂O

Molecular Weight 276.34 g/mol

Grade Cosmetic Grade

Chemical Family Mercapto-carboxylate calcium salt hydrate

INCI Name Calcium Thioglycolate

HS Code 29309090

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder

Odor Faint mercaptan characteristic odour

Solubility Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol, ether

pH (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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