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PureTech Scientific, formerly Chemours Glycolic Acid Division, is the global leader and sole manufacturer in the Americas in organic synthesis of ultra-high-purity alpha hydroxy acids for the life sciences and specialty chemical industries. With over 85 years of operating experience and a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, PureTech Scientific is dedicated to world-class products, innovations, and customer support for a healthier and safer world.
PureTech Scientific produces a nature-identical synthetic glycolic acid that is readily biodegradable, serving as a key component across a variety of industries and applications, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, cleaning and disinfecting, oil and gas, and electronics.
PureTech Scientific (Formerly Chemours) Belle, WV facility is the world’s largest dedicated glycolic acid manufacturing facility.
Glycolic Acid is an organic, naturally occurring acid that is excellent in breaking down bonds, dissolving, and releasing hardened cement from common construction site surfaces. Keep your tools, equipment, and vehicles cleaned and maintained with Glycolic Acid-based concrete remover formulations.
Glycolic Acid has unique features for inkjet inks, lithographic inks, and fountain solutions. The key features of a hydroxylic and carboxylic group allow it to function as a penetrant, chelating agent, or buffer depending on your ink formulating needs.
Glycolic acid is an ideal low-corrosive organic acid for metal surface treatment and cleaning. Glycolic acid has a superior environmental and performance profile when compared to other mineral and organic acids.
Glycolic is the ideal acid for concrete cleaning formulations as it provides deep penetration and excellent cleaning efficacy with low to no corrosion to equipment and metal surfaces.
Glypure® cosmetic grade glycolic acid allows you to decrease or eliminate the need for preservation boosters in personal care and cosmetic products. Learn more
All you need to know about Glyclean® and its sub-registration formulations. From its antimicrobial activity to why you need it in your portfolio. Learn more
Glycolic acid is one of the top solutions for water well rehabilitation and flow stimulation. It provides superior cleaning efficacy for hard water scales (calcium, magnesium, manganese salts), various iron deposits, polysaccharide deposits, and bio slime.
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