Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid is a colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic crystalline solid is highly soluble in water.

Product Details

Formula:

C2H4O3

CAS Number:

79-14-1

Also Known As:

Hydroxyacetic acid; Dicarbonous acid

Structure:

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applications:

Glycolic acid is used in the textile industry as a dyeing and tanning agent, in food processing as a flavoring agent and as a preservative, and in the pharmaceutical industry as a skin care agent. It is also used in adhesives and plastics. Glycolic acid sds is often included into emulsion polymers, solvents and additives for ink and paint in order to improve flow properties and impart gloss.

Packaging:

Drums

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Clear to light yellow liquid

Boiling Point, °C

112

Density, g/cm3

1.25

Grades

Tech and Cosmetic

Melting point, °C

80

Molecular weight, g/mol

70.05

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

70

Refractive index, n20/D

1.411

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Minimum order quantity: 55 gallon drum