Mercaptoacetic acid, sodium salt (367-51-1)

Identification
Name:	Mercaptoacetic acid, sodium salt
Synonyms:	Sodium thioglycolate; Thioglycolic acid, sodium salt; Mercaptoacetic acid sodium salt; Sodium mercaptoacetate; Thioglycolic acid sodium salt
CAS:	367-51-1
EINECS:	206-696-4
Molecular Formula:	C2H3NaO2S
Molecular Weight:	114.1
InChI:	InChI=1/C2H4O2S.Na/c3-2(4)1-5;/h5H,1H2,(H,3,4);/q;+1/p-1
Molecular Structure:
Properties
Transport:	25kgs
Density:	1.311g/cm³
Stability:	Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Substance undergoes color change upon exposure to air. Moisture sensitive.
Water Solubility:	soluble
Solubility:	freely soluble
Appearance:	white powder
Specification:	1.General Description: White powder with a slight odor. Used in cold-waving of hair and as a dipilatory. 2.Air & Water Reactions: Hygroscopic. Discolors on exposure to air. Water soluble. 3.Reactivity Profile :Sodium thioglycolate is hygroscopic and sensitive to air. Discolors if exposed to iron . May generate flammable and toxic hydrogen sulfide with strong reducing agents. 4.Fire Hazard Flash point data for Sodium thioglycolate are not available. Sodium thioglycolate is probably combustible. ?
Packinggroup:	III
HS Code:	29309070
Sensitive:	Air Sensitive & Hygroscopic
Color:	Clear, colorless liquid Water-white liquid
Usage:	Used in cold-waving of hair and as a dipilatory (merck).
Safety Data
Hazard Symbols	Xn:Harmful