Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid chemical formula C2H4O3 (also written as HOCH2CO2H), is the smallest α-hydroxy acid (AHA). This colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic crystalline solid is highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care products. It is found in some sugar-crops. A glycolate or glycollate is a salt or ester of glycolic acid.

Glycolic acid is used in the textile industry as a dying and tanning agent, in food processing as a flavoring agent and as a preservative, and in the pharmaceutical industry as a skin care agent. It is also used in adhesives and plastics.

Glycolic acid is often included into emulsion polymers, solvents and additives for ink and paints in order to improve flow properties and impart gloss. It is used in surface treatment products that increase the coefficient of friction on tile flooring.

Skin care

Due to its excellent capability to penetrate the skin, glycolic acid finds applications in skin care products, most often as a chemical peel performed by a dermatologist in concentrations of 20 to 70% or at-home kits in lower concentrations between 10 and 20%. In addition to concentration, pH also plays a large part in determining the potency of glycolic acid in solution.

Physician-strength peels can have a pH as low as 0.6 (strong enough to completely keratolyze the epidermis), while acidities for home peels can be as high as 2.5.

Glycolic acid is used to improve the skin's appearance and texture. It may reduce wrinkles, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and improve many other skin conditions, including actinic keratosis, hyperkeratosis, and seborrheic keratosis. Once applied, that reacts with the upper layer of the epidermis, weakening the binding properties of the lipids that hold the dead skin cells together. This allows the stratum corneum to be exfoliated, exposing live skin cells. Highly purified grades of glycolic acid are commercially available for personal care applications.

Organic synthesis

Glycolic acid is a useful intermediate for organic synthesis, in a range of reactions including oxidation-reduction, esterification, and long chain polymerization. It is used as a monomer in the preparation. Commercially, important derivatives include the methyl (CAS# 96-35-5) and ethyl (CAS# 623-50-7) esters which are readily distillable (b.p. 147-9 and 158–159 °C, respectively), unlike the parent acid. The butyl ester (b.p. 178–186 °C) is a component of some varnishes, being desirable because it is nonvolatile and has good dissolving properties.

Agriculture

Many plants make glycolic acid during photorespiration. Its role consumes significant amounts of energy. In 2017 researchers announced a process that employs a novel protein to reduce energy consumption/loss and prevent plants from releasing harmful ammonia. The process converts glycolate into glycerate without using the conventional BASS6 and PLGG1 route.

Glycolic Acid

25kg/Fiber Drum (35 cm* 53 cm), Double plastic bag inside;

1Kg/Aluminum foil bag, with single plastic inside, and carton outside;

And other package, or as your requirements.

Glycolic Acid

Delivery: Sea/ Air Shipping & International Express  

Shipping Time: 2-3 working days after payment  

Storage: Kept away from strong light and heat.                                                                                    

Shelf Life: 24 months

Q1: Are you manufacturer or trading company for Glycolic Acid?

A:We are trader with ISO22000,Kosher,Halal,HACCP certified over 10 years.

Q2:How can we guarantee you receive a good quality Glycolic Acid?

A: Our own factory comply to GMP standard and run with strict quality control,every batch of the product must be tested and ensure the quality before shipment.

Q3: What’s the delivery and shipping of Glycolic Acid?

A:For sample,around 1-3days to be sent out upon receipt of payment by

DHL,Fedex,TNT,UPS,EMS or SF.

For small order, please expect 3-7days by DHL. FedEx,TNT,UPS EMS or SF.

For bulk order, around 2 weeks to finish production from order confirmation,will be delivered by air or sea as customer requested.

Q4: Can I get some sample to test the quality?

A: Of course you can, a 20g-30g free sample is available for you to test.

Q5: What’s the payment?

A: We accept T/T,L/C,D/A,D/P,Western Union,Paypal.

Q6:What is your package and storage?

A:25kg per paper drum with double layer poly bag inside.

Store in cool and dry place, keep away from strong light and heat.

Q7:What is your return service policy?

A: We offer a 45days guarantee on receipt of goods without any damage to packing. We will return your money if our products don’t conform to your approved quality.