GlyAcid® 99 HP
- CAS Number
- 79-14-1
- EC Number
- 201-180-5
- INCI Name
- Glycolic Acid
GlyAcid® 99 HP is a high purity glycolic acid in 99% crystal form produced for anhydrous formulations or where water is minimized. GlyAcid® 99 HP acts as an exfoliant and buffering agent. It is a part of α-hydroxyl family and has excellent capability to penetrate outer skin epidermis. GlyAcid® 99 is a formaldehyde free pure glycolic acid which reacts with the upper layer of the epidermis and exfoliate it, by weakening the lipid bonds that hold the dead skin cells together. Used in a wide variety of skin care products like facial cleansers, serums, moisturizers, eye creams, face peels etc.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Treatment Products
Product Families
- Skin Actives
- Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- GlyAcid
- Synonyms
2-hydroxyacetic acid, 2-hydroxyethanoic acid, alpha-Hydroxyacetate, alpha-Hydroxyacetic Acid, Hydroxyacetic Acid, Hydroxyethanoic Acid, α-Hydroxyacetic acid
- Functions
- Buffering Agent, Exfoliant (Chemical)
- Benefit Claims
Exfoliating, Peeling, Smoothing, Soft Feel, pH Balancing; Exfoliating; Peeling; Smoothing; Soft Feel; pH Balancing
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Formaldehyde-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Formaldehyde-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Synthetic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear cyrstals
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Key Attributes
- High-purity/formaldehyde-free
- Excellent exfoliating agent for skin care
- Outstanding hair care properties
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Masks
- Rinse Off
- Background
GlyAcid® is a well known molecule for exfoliation in skin care.; For more than 40 years, glycolic acid has been predominately produced by either the carbonylation of formaldehyde or with glycolonitrile as a starting material. Both processes leave residual traces of formaldehyde in the finished commercial product.; By contrast, GlyAcid® is produced using a proprietary acid saponification and purification process that does not use formaldehyde, while delivering a high-purity glycolic acid for today's personal care formulations.
- Packaging Information
- 20 Kg Fiber Drum
- Hair Care
- Hair Treatment & Repair
- Skin Care Applications
- Facial Cleanser
- Facial Mask
- Moisturizers
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Body Wash
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Buffering Agent
- Exfoliant (Chemical)
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 76.05 | — |
| Melting Point | 77 (171) | °C (°F) |
| Total Acid | min. 99 | % |
