| Agent Name |
Ammonium thioglycolate |
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| CAS Number |
5421-46-5 |
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| Formula |
C2-H4-O2-S.H3-N |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
Ammonium mercaptoacetate; Ammonium thioglycolate; Ammonium thioglycollate; Thiofaco A-50; Thioglycolic acid ammonium salt; Thioglycollic acid, ammonium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN8027 |
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| Category |
Hairdressing Agents |
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| Description |
Colorless to pale pink liquid; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
"Solutions of various strengths are used for hair waving and for hair removal. May be used in permanent hair colors, levels up to 0.25%, as a stabilizer against oxidation." [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Ammonium thioglycolate, used for alkaline hair permanents, is difficult to patch test because of its irritating effects. It is a known cause of irritant contact dermatitis in hairdressers and their clients. [Marks, p. 178] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
8.5 x 10 -06 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
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