Systems under fixed length: 1  Denier = Weight in grams of 9,000 metres. 2  Tex = Weight in grams of 1,000 metres. 3  Decitex = Weight in grams of 10,000 metres.
Medical Definition of THIOGLYCOLATE. : a salt or ester of thioglycolic acid.
Sodium Hydroxide is just one of a few alkaline-based chemicals. The active ingredient found in a texturizer is called Thioglycolate (Thio) which is the chemical that breaks the bonds of the hair. Note: Sodium Hydorxide and Thio based relaxers/texturizers are not a compatible mix. DO NOT attempt to texturize hair that was previously relaxed with a sodium-hydroxide based relaxer.