Project Description

Chemical NameGlycolic acid
CAS No.79-14-1
Molecular Formula:C2H4O3
Molecular Weight:76.05
EINECS:201-180-5
TYPICAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
AppearanceLiquid
Melting point75-80 °C(lit.)
Flash point157 °C
Boiling point112 °C
Storage temp.2-8°C
Density1.25 g/mL at 25 °C

 

Description:

Glycolic acid is the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). It is mainly supplemented to various skin-care products to improve the skin’s appearance and texture. It can also reduce wrinkles, acne scarring, and hyperpigmentation.

Applications:

In textile industry, it can be used as a dyeing and tanning agent. It can also be used as a flavoring agent in food processing, and as a skin care agent in the pharmaceutical industry. It can also be added into emulsion polymers, solvents and ink additives to improve flow properties and impart gloss. Moreover, it is a useful intermediate for organic synthesis including oxidative-reduction, esterification and long chain polymerization.

Other:

Contact us for Glycolic acid MSDS -Material Safety Data Sheet and Glycolic acid CAS 79-14-1 COA-Certificate of Analysis, Product Data Sheet – in PDF Document.

Safety Information:

Symbol(GHS) 

GHS05,GHS07

RIDADR:  UN 3265 8/PG 3

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