Thioglycolics
Product range
Arkema is the largest producer worldwide of thioglycolic acid (TGA) and 2-ethylhexyl thioglycolate (2-EHTG).
Thioglycolic acid (TGA) was first developed in the early 1940s as an active material for cold wave permanents and depilatories.
Identity
CAS number
68-11-1, 7659-86-1
Chemical name
2-Mercaptoacetic Acid; 2-Mercaptoethanoic Acid; 2-Thioglycolic Acid; Glycolic Acid, 2-thio-;, 2-EHTG; OCTYL THIOGLYCOLATE; 2-ethvlhexvlthioglvcolate;2-ETHYLHEXYL THIOGLYCOLATE;Ethylhexyl mercaptoacetate;2-Ethylhexylmercaptoacetat;2-ETHYLHEXYL MERCAPTOACETATE;THIOGLYCOLIC ACID OCTYL ESTER;2-(ETHYLHEXYL) THIOGLYCOLATE;acetic acid, mercapto-, 2-ehylhexyl ester
Common name
TGA, 2-EHTG, 2-EHMA
Geographic availability
Worldwide
Markets
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Chemical and plastics industry
- Plastic additives
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Consumer goods
- Cosmetics
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General industry
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Oil and gas
Applications
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Chemical intermediate
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Enhanced oil recovery additive