Glycolic acid PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]
CRM
Synonym: Glycolic acid, Hydroxyacetic acid
Linear Formula:
C2H4O3
Molecular Weight: 76.05 g/mol
CAS Number: 79-14-1
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 10.8 hPa (80 °C) |
| Assay Purity | >=99% |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.424 |
| B pt. | 112 °C |
| M pt. | 75-80 °C |
| Density | 1.25 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Form | Solid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H314,H332 |
| Precautionary Statement | P260 - P271 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29181990 |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials |
| UN Number | 3261 |
Description
Application
It is used in cosmetics skincare products chemical peels and as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing.
Purpose
Its main purpose is to remove dead skin cells and promote smoother brighter skin while also serving as a chemical building block.
General Description
Glycolic acid is a small alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) with the chemical formula CHO commonly used as an exfoliating agent.
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