Cosmetic Supplies USA Glycolic Acid
- CAS Number
- 79-14-1
- EC Number
- 201-180-5
- INCI Name
- Glycolic Acid
Cosmetic Supplies USA Glycolic acid is the first series of Alpha-Hydroxycarboxylic acids commonly known as " AHA's ". It is widely used in the personal care industry and the continous research into what causes wrinkles and the effects of photoaging, free radical effects on the skin etc., has increased the popularity of this ingredient. Glycolic acid has many others uses in other industries, however, since we do not supply technical grade material, we have not expanded on the details.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Skin Actives
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
2-hydroxyacetic acid, 2-hydroxyethanoic acid, alpha-Hydroxyacetate, alpha-Hydroxyacetic Acid, Hydroxyacetic Acid, Hydroxyethanoic Acid, α-Hydroxyacetic acid
- Functions
- Anti-Wrinkle Agent
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Wrinkle, Chemical Stability, Inhibition of Free Radical Formation, Low Odor, Photo-Aging Protection; Anti-Wrinkle; Chemical Stability; Inhibition of Free Radical Formation; Low Odor; Photo-Aging Protection
- Labeling Claims
Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Non-Flammable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Biodegradable; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Non-Flammable; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Pack Size
- 562 LB Drums ( 55 Gallon ) and 55 LB Pails
- Appearance
- Clear Liquid, free of suspended metal
- Properties
Soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetat , acetone, acetic acid.; Nonflammable; Low Odor; Biodegradable; Low Corrosivity; Chemically Stable @ normal storage temperatures.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Pails
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Wrinkle Agent
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 76.05 | — |
| Total Acid as Hydroxyacetic | 70-72 | % |
| Iron (as FE) | max. 10 | ppm |
| Formaldehyde | max. 0.5 | ppm |
| Heavy Metals | max. 2 | ppm |
| Color, USP | Has no more than matching fluid A | — |
