Name Glycolic acid
Synonyms Hydroxyacetic acid
Molecular Formula C2H4O3
Molecular Weight 76.05
CAS Registry Number 79-14-1
EINECS 201-180-5
Density 1.27
Melting point 10 ºC
Boiling point 113 ºC
Water solubility SOLUBLE
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Items
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Specifications
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Results
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Appearance
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White crystalline powder
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White crystalline powder
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Assay
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99% min
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99.46%
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Water
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0.5% max
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0.23%
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Chloride
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10ppm max
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2ppm
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Sulfate
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100ppm max
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15ppm
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Fe
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10ppm max
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1ppm
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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 is often included into emulsion polymers, solvents and additives for ink and paint in order to improve flow properties and impart gloss. It is used in surface treatment products that increase the coefficient of friction on tile flooring.
Safty information: UN3261 Class8 PG: II
Packing: in 25kgs net per drum
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