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Thiourea Dioxide

$7.70 – $31.50

Sometimes called Thiox. Used in the INDIGO VAT dye process, thiox removes oxygen from the vat solution, allowing the indigo to work its magic. Thiox is also a colour remover, and is used for that purpose in discharge dyeing, to create white patterns on a coloured background.

TO USE: Follow the specific indigo vat recipe, for amounts and timing.

Dispose of spent dyebath in the usual way, most likely down the drain.

Thiourea dioxide has a shelf life but it’s longer than some things you read might indicate. If the powder has a distinctive yellow look, it has probably oxidized to some degree and may no longer be effective. Store in a cool, dry place out of the light i.e. in a cupboard in the house, not out in the garage.

CAUTION: Should be done OUTDOORS ONLY or with excellent ventilation. Avoid breathing fumes. Wear a mask when handling powders. Wear gloves.

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