Uses and storage methods of thioglycolic acid

Thioglycolic acid, vital for textiles and cosmetics, demands strict storage and leak handling to ensure safety.It is mainly used as a raw material for blanket finishing agents and cold perm solutions.

Storage methods:

Thioglycolic acid should be stored in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Keep the container sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidants and should not be mixed. Equipped with fire equipment of corresponding types and quantities. The storage area should be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and appropriate containment materials.

Leakage emergency treatment:

Quickly evacuate personnel from the leakage contaminated area to a safe area, isolate it, and strictly restrict entry and exit. Cut off the source of fire. It is recommended that emergency treatment personnel wear self-contained positive pressure respirators and acid-proof work clothes. Do not directly contact the leaked material, cut off the source of the leak as much as possible, and prevent it from entering restricted spaces such as sewers and flood drainage ditches.

Small leakage:

Absorb or absorb with sand or other non-combustible materials. It can also be rinsed with a large amount of water, and the washing water can be diluted and placed in the wastewater system.

Large leakage:

Build a dike or dig a pit for containment; cover with foam to reduce steam disasters. Use a pump to transfer to a tank truck or special collector for recycling or transport to a waste disposal site for disposal.