The smallest alpha-hydroxy acid, used as an exfoliating and pH-adjusting active in cosmetics and as a descaling, cleaning, and processing acid in household and industrial formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C2H4O3
- Grades
- cosmetictechnical
- Packaging
- 250 kg plastic drum · 1250 kg IBC
- Appearance
- Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
- Synonyms
- 79-14-1 · hydroxyacetic acid · 2-hydroxyethanoic acid · glycollic acid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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