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Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid Specification

  • Taste
  • Slightly acidic
  • CAS No
  • 79-14-1
  • Poisonous
  • NO
  • Purity
  • >99% for pure form
  • Application
  • Cosmetics skincare products chemical peels industrial cleaning agents and textile dyeing
  • Refractive Rate
  • 1.423 (at 20C)
  • Structural Formula
  • HOCH2COOH
  • Grade
  • Cosmetic grade pharmaceutical grade industrial grade
  • Solubility
  • Soluble in water alcohol and acetone
  • Properties
  • Highly hydrophilic bio-degradable and has keratolytic effects
  • HS Code
  • 2918.19.80
  • EINECS No
  • 201-180-5
  • Molecular Formula
  • C2H4O3
  • Storage
  • Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight
  • Density
  • 1.25 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
  • Physical Form
  • Crystalline powder or aqueous solution
  • Smell
  • Mild odor
  • Ingredients
  • Glycolic acid water (for solutions) or pure compound
  • Appearance
  • White crystalline solid or clear colorless solution
  • Shelf Life
  • 2 years when stored properly
  • Melting Point
  • 75-80C
  • Shape
  • Crystalline or amorphous depending on form
  • Molecular Weight
  • 76.05 g/mol
  • Ph Level
  • 2.04.0 (in solution)
  • Usage
  • Used as an exfoliant pH adjuster and cleaning agent
 
 

About Glycolic Acid



Glycolic Acid is a versatile compound widely used in cosmetics, skincare products, chemical peels, industrial cleaning agents, and textile dyeing. It is available in crystalline powder or aqueous solution forms, with a purity level of over 99%. This slightly acidic substance appears as a white crystalline solid or a clear colorless solution, with a mild odor. Glycolic Acid is soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone, with a density of 1.25 g/cm3 and a pH level ranging from 2.0 to 4.0 in solution. Known for its exfoliating, pH adjusting, and cleaning properties, it is highly hydrophilic, biodegradable, and exhibits keratolytic effects. With a shelf life of 2 years when stored properly, Glycolic Acid is a valuable ingredient in various industries due to its effectiveness and purity.

FAQs of Glycolic Acid:


Q: What are the common applications of Glycolic Acid?

A: Glycolic Acid is commonly used in cosmetics, skincare products, chemical peels, industrial cleaning agents, and textile dyeing.

Q: Is Glycolic Acid poisonous?

A: No, Glycolic Acid is not poisonous.

Q: What is the shelf life of Glycolic Acid?

A: Glycolic Acid has a shelf life of 2 years when stored properly.

Q: In what physical forms is Glycolic Acid available?

A: Glycolic Acid is available in crystalline powder or aqueous solution forms.

Q: What is the molecular weight of Glycolic Acid?

A: The molecular weight of Glycolic Acid is 76.05 g/mol.

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