Calcium Thioglycolate

Product Overview

Calcium Thioglycolate | CAS 814-71-1 Cosmetic Depilatory Raw Material

Calcium Thioglycolate (CAS 814-71-1, INCI: Calcium Thioglycolate) is the calcium salt of thioglycolic acid and a powerful reducing agent widely used in personal care. It breaks disulfide bonds inside hair keratin, softens hair structure and allows easy hair removal or hair reshaping. This white to pale pink crystalline powder carries a faint sulfur odor. Formulators favour it for depilatory systems and salon perm products because it delivers stable reducing performance under alkaline conditions. It also works in leather dehairing and fine chemical reduction reactions beyond cosmetic applications.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White to pale pink crystalline powder
• CAS Number: 814-71-1
• INCI Name: Calcium Thioglycolate
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₆CaO₄S₂
• Molecular Weight: 214.28 g/mol
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• pH (saturated solution): 11.0–12.5
• Assay: ≥99%
• Synonym: Calcium mercaptoacetate

Main Applications

• Depilatory cosmetics: Depilatory cream, depilatory lotion for body hair removal
• Hair styling products: Permanent wave lotion, hair straightening formulations for professional salons
• Callus removers: Products to soften thick calluses on hands, feet and elbows
• Leather industry: Dehairing agent for animal hides, improves leather softness
• Fine chemical synthesis: Mild reducing agent for organic synthesis and lab research

Taima Competitive Advantages

✅ Stable cosmetic grade: ≥99% purity, consistent reducing strength and low heavy metal content for cosmetic production.
✅ Full compliance paperwork: COA, SDS, TDS and supporting files to satisfy global cosmetic import audits.
✅ Flexible order sizes: We accept small trial batches, medium production runs and bulk wholesale. New customers may request samples for formula testing.
✅ Custom packaging options: Aluminium foil bags and fiber drums protect the powder from air oxidation and moisture.
✅ Practical formulation support: Our team shares recommended dosage and pH adjustment tips to speed up your cosmetic development.

Storage Recommendation

Store Calcium Thioglycolate in a cool, dry and ventilated warehouse. Seal containers tightly and shield the product from air, light and high temperature. Keep it separate from strong acids and oxidants, which can trigger hazardous reactions. Avoid long term exposure to open air to prevent performance degradation.

Product Specifications

Why Choose Taima Bio

Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.