Alternative Name
Hydroxyacetic acid; 2-Hydroxyacetate; 2-Hydroxyacetic acid; 2-Hydroxyethanoic acid; AHA-glycolic acid; Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-; Acetic acid, hydroxy-; Acide glycolique; Acido Glicolico; GlyPure; GlyPure 70; GlyPure 99; Glycocide; Glycollic Acid; Glykolsaeure; Glykolsaeure 57%Ige Loesung; Glypure 99 high purity glycolic acid-crystalline; Hydroxyethanoic acid; Nsc 166; Total acid; α-Hydroxyacetic acid
Other Properties
Arsenic (As): ≤ 1ppm
CAS RN: 79-14-1
Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.01%
EC Number: 201-180-5
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 5ppm
Iron (Fe): ≤ 5ppm
Signal word: Danger
Solubility (10% in water): Clear, colourless solution
Sulphate (SO4): ≤ 0.01%
WGK: WGK 1
Water Insoluble Matter: ≤ 0.01%
Hazard Information
• H Statements:
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
• P Statements:
P260: Do not breathe dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. [As modified by IV ATP]. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P340: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.