Glyclean® D70E is a manufacturing-use-only product designed for the European market. Produced by PureTech Scientific, formerly manufactured by Chemours, it features a 70% glycolic acid concentration and provides broad-spectrum disinfectant efficacy. It is intended for use as an active ingredient in formulating liquid surface disinfectants for household, industrial, and institutional applications.
Total acid, as glycolic acid, wt%: 70.0–72.0
Formic acid, wt%: <1
Methoxyacetic acid, wt%: 0<0.30
Sulphates, as SO4, ppm: <800
Color, Gardner: <3
Turbidity, ntu: <6
Molecular weight: 76.05
pH, at 25°C (77°F): 0.1
Viscosity, at 25°C (77°F), dynamic cP: 6.9
Boiling point: 112°C (234°F)
Supersaturation: 10°C (50°F)
Density at 23°C (73°F), g/mL: 1.26
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with a mild odor resembling burnt sugar, visibly free of suspended matter
CAS number: 79-14-1
National registrations: Germany, France, United Kingdom
BPR: Listed as a representative product in the EU BPR dossier
Active ingredient concentration: 8.24% Glyclean® D70E
Primary Chemistry:
Glycolic Acid, Hydroxyacetic Acid
Conor Robertson, Technical Specialist
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Glyclean® D70E is a glycolic acid–based ingredient designed for use in hard surface cleaner and disinfectant formulations. Developed for the European market by PureTech Scientific, it delivers both superior cleaning performance and broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy.
With its dual functional groups (acid and alcohol), Glyclean® D70E provides a multimode action for microbial cell disruption, ensuring effective penetration and reducing the risk of microbial resistance. It is particularly well suited for hard surface cleaners and disinfectants used in household, industrial, and institutional settings.
Glyclean® D70E is highly effective against a range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, including E. coli (O157:H7), Listeria welshimeri, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus. Full EN 13697 studies are available for review.
Glyclean® D70E demonstrates strong viricidal properties against both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. Testing confirms efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for COVID-19), Influenza Type A, Rhinovirus Type 37, and Herpes Type 1.
Hard surface cleaner and disinfectant formulations incorporating Glyclean® D70E have been proven effective against viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2 on nonporous surfaces. When used according to label directions for Rhinovirus Type 37, these formulations can be relied upon for disinfection against SARS-CoV-2.
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