Potassium Thioglycolate CAS 34452-51-2

1. Potassium thioglycolate CAS 34452-51-2 is a key active ingredient in depilatory creams and hair waving/straightening products, where it breaks disulfide bonds in keratin to remove or reshape hair .
2. Potassium thioglycolate serves as a reducing agent in mineral processing, specifically as a copper-sulfur inhibitor in molybdenum ore flotation .
3. Potassium thioglycolate is used in laboratory research as a reducing agent to create anaerobic environments in culture media and for protein denaturation in techniques like SDS-PAGE .

1. Store Potassium thioglycolate CAS 34452-51-2 in a tightly sealed, corrosion-resistant container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protected from light and away from strong oxidizing agents .
2. Keep Potassium thioglycolate solutions at recommended temperatures (15-25°C) and protect from freezing; powdered forms can be stored long-term at -20°C .
3. Handle Potassium thioglycolate using appropriate personal protective equipment including chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles, as it causes skin and eye irritation .

1. Isolate the spill area, wear full protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus, and ensure adequate ventilation before handling Potassium thioglycolate.
2. Contain liquid Potassium thioglycolate using dry inert absorbent material like sand, sweep up into sealed, labeled containers, and prevent entry into drains or waterways.
3. Personnel cleaning Potassium thioglycolate spills must dispose of waste according to hazardous material regulations, as Potassium thioglycolate is classified for transport.

1. Potassium thioglycolate CAS 34452-51-2 is classified with GHS signal word "Danger" and is toxic if swallowed (H301), fatal if inhaled (H330), and harmful in contact with skin (H312) .
2. Potassium thioglycolate causes severe skin burns (H314), serious eye damage (H318), may cause an allergic skin reaction (H317), and may cause damage to organs through prolonged exposure (H373) .
3. Potassium thioglycolate has an NFPA health rating of 3, decomposes when heated to emit very toxic fumes including sulfur oxides, and is corrosive to metals .