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Glycolic Acid 70% - Technical grade

Glycolic Acid 70% - Technical grade

CAS Number: 79-14-1

Molecular Formula: C2H4O3

Technical Grade Aqueous Solution (70% w/w)Corrosion-Resistant Organic AcidsLow vapor pressure, low odor acidBiodegradable & less corrosive than HClCost-effective

About Glycolic Acid 70% - Technical grade

Glycolic Acid with 70% is manufactured in two distinct grades- Technical and High Purity, each tailored to specific application needs. Glycolic Acid Tech Grade is a clear to light-yellow aqueous solution known for its strong descaling, chelating, and pH-adjusting properties. Ideal for industrial use, it is largely appl...

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Glycolic Acid 70% - High purity grade

CAS: 79-14-1

Glycolic Acid 70% - Technical grade Specifications

CAS Number
79-14-1
Molecular Formula
C2H4O3
Molecular Weight
76.05 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxyacetic acid
Canonical SMILES
C(C(=O)O)O
InChI Key
AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EINECS Number
201-180-5
MDL Number
MFCD00004312
UNSPSC Code
12352100
eClass
39021701
NACRES
NA.26
HSN No
29181990
Appearance
Clear to light yellow liquid
Molecular Weight
76.05 g/mol
Glycolic Acid
70.0 ± 2.0 %
pH (as-is)
~0.1
Refractive Index
1.412
Sulfates
≤800 ppm
Color (Gardner)
≤3
Turbidity
≤6.0 NTU
GHS Classification
Skin Corrosion: Category 1B Serious Eye Damage: Category 1
Hazard Statements
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye/face protection P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor

Metal Treatment

Used for scale removal, rust treatment, and metal cleaning in surface prep processes.

Oil & Gas Wells

Stimulates flow by breaking down carbonate scales and reducing iron precipitation.

Water Treatment

Applied in formulations for pipeline descaling, cooling tower scale removal, and pH buffering.

Electronics & Industrial Cleaning

Effective as a non-volatile acid for circuit board and equipment cleaning, with reduced corrosion.

Preferred End use

Used in industrial descalers, oil well treatments, electroplating baths, and acid blends

Storage Conditions

Storage Conditions: Temperature: 15–30°C

Packaging

Commonly supplied in 25 kg drums and IBC tanks for bulk dosing or blending

Transport Regulations

UN Number: 3265 Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (contains glycolic acid) Class: 8 Packing Group: II Labeling: CORROSIVE

Protection

Store in HDPE containers, avoid contact with metals

Handling

Use PPE, handle in well-ventilated area

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Glycolic Acid 70% - Technical grade FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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