Thiox

THIOX: CH₄N₂S

Description: Mordant, while odorless crystalline powder; laboratory product
Other Names: Thiourea dioxide, Spectralite_TM, thiocarbamide, thiourea, thio-urea
Dye Use: Color stripper, indigo reducer, twice as strong as, and much safer than, sodium dithionite
Best On: Cotton, linen, hemp, ramie, etc. Use lightly on wool, silk and rinse well.
Dye Recipe: Use as directed in indigo vat recipes. Don't overheat or it can damage fiber.
Safety: Toxic chemical. Harmful if swallowed. Fumes can irritate. Keep away from heat sources. Don't reuse empty containers. California Proposition 65 Warning.
Disposal: Dilute considerably, pour down toilet or sink
Alternative: Sodium dithionite, lye, RIT_TM color remover
Source: Griffin Dyeworks

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