Glycolic acid technical grade from Chemours is the only domestically produced hydroxyacetic acid. It is supplied in a 70% chloride-free solution resulting in low corrosivity, making it ideal for a versatile range of cleaning and industrial applications.
Chemours glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy organic acid with a low molecular weight. It features the smallest molecule of the alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acids family, which provides excellent penetration and deeper cleaning when used in cleaning and descaling products.
Glycolic acid is an outstanding choice for a broad range of cleaning applications due to its dual functional groups, hydroxyl (OH) and carboxyl (COOH). The dual functionality enables exceptional cleaning performance for mineral and hard water scales. It also exhibits superior metal-chelation efficacy combined with low corrosivity, making it an ideal choice for metal cleaning applications.
Glycolic acid from Chemours is also available in high-purity cosmetic grades and high-purity industrial grades depending on the end-use industry and application needs.
CAS number: 79-14-1
Appearance: Clear, light amber liquid
Total acid , as glycolic (% wt): 71.0 ± 1.0
Formic acid (% wt): <1
Sulfates, as SO4 (ppm): ≤800
Color, Gardner: ≤3
Turbidity (NTU): ≤6
pH, at 25 °C (77 °F): 0.1
Filterable solids: None
Density at 15.6 °C (60 °F), g/mL: 1.27
7-day biodegradability, %: 89.6
High water solubility: –19°C (–2°F) for 50%; 10°CÂ
(50°F) for 70%
Made in the USA
NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified
Excellent and deeper penetration due to the small molecule size
Chloride-free (non-MCA production method)
Low corrosivity compared to import glycolic acids
Readily biodegradable, 90% in 7 days
No VOC and negligible odor
Safer and low corrosion alternative to mineral and organic acids
Can be blended with other organic acids for improved cleaning performance
Low molecular weight for deeper cleaning and improved penetration
Effective pH adjuster
Excellent solubility in hard water
USDA approved for use in non-food contact applications
Excellent rinsability and minimal residue
Versatile formulation compatibility
Readily dilutable at all concentrations
Nonflammable and environmentally friendly
High toxicity of inorganic aid
Corrosion damage by cleaning acids
Poor penetration and scales removal
Supply chain issues of imported glycolic acid
Strong odors and high VOC of organic and inorganic acids
Glycolic acid high chloride content
Handling and storage difficulties of acids
Difficult to rinse acids
Cleaning Applications:
- Hard surface and all-purpose cleaners
- Kitchen and bathroom cleaners
- Concrete cleaners and removers
- Masonry surface cleaners
- Metal cleaners and rust removers
- Industrial water cleaners and descalers
- Boiler system cleaners and descalers
- Water well descalers and well flow stimulation
- Dairy and food equipment cleaners
Industrial applications:
- Printing inks and inkjet for bleed control
- Textile dyes and finishes
- Leather and taxidermy acid treatment, pickling, and dye fixation
- Printed circuit board (PCB) fluxes and electronic cleaners
- Oil and gas drilling, fracturing, and general descaling and unclogging applications
- Electropolishing solutions
- Manufacturing of glycolates and polyglycolic chemicals
ChemPoint’s personal care team will partner with you to adjust these formulations to meet your companies objectives in the rapidly evolving personal care market.
Chemours’ (formerly DuPont) Belle, WV facility is the world’s largest dedicated glycolic acid manufacturing facility.
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.
Chemours is the largest global producer and only domestic manufacturer of Glycolic acid. Learn about Glycolic acid benefits in household and institutional cleaning products.
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.
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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