Hydroxyacetic acid 98% CAS: 79-14-1

Hydroxyacetic acid 98%
CAS: 79-14-1
MW: 76.05 g / mol
Boiling point: 100°C (dec)
Melting point: 78-80°C
Density: 1.26 g / cm³ (20°C)
UN: 3261
ADR: 8.11

Glycolic acid (hydroxyacetic acid) is the simplest α-hydroxycarboxylic acid with the formula HOCH2 - COOH. As with other primary alcohols, the hydroxymethyl group can be oxidized via the aldehyde (glyoxylic acid) to the carboxy group (oxalic acid).

Glycolic acid is found in unripe grapes, in sugarcane juice, in sugar beets, in rosemary leaves. It is also found in glacial acetic acid as an oxidation product. Due to its natural appearance, glycolic acid is counted among the fruit acids.

Glycolic acid is used as a 20% aqueous solution to remove rust from pipelines by chelating calcium and iron ions. In the textile industry, the acid is used for preservation ("bleaching") and as a catalyst, in the leather industry for descaling animal skins, for chromium tanning and for paints. Glycolic acid is also used in synthesis (as a mild organic acid) and as a starting material for various esters.

In addition, the fruit acid glycolic acid is used for skin care. Here it performs a peeling function and thus improves the appearance of the skin.

In its pure form, glycolic acid has a corrosive effect on the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.

Hazard Statement(s) H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement(s) P260: Do not breathe dust or mist.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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