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Glycolic acid

CAS 79-14-1
EC 201-180-5
LANGUAGE EN

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Glycolic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Glycolic acid (CAS: 79-14-1 ) is a crystalline powder substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 4 H332
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Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P309: IF exposed or if you feel unwell:
  • P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

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US

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800-343-0660

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800-322-4757

Emergency Contacts

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Physical & Chemical Properties

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Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Crystalline powder
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Unpleasant
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
2
Melting Point
74-80 ℃ (165-176 °F)
Boiling Point
Not determined
Flash Point
Not available
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.49 g/cm3 (12.434 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Soluble
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not available
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Glycolic acid?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Glycolic acid?

Glycolic acid is a solid appearing as crystalline powder . It has unpleasant odor.

What is Glycolic acid used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Glycolic acid?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage.

What is the melting point of Glycolic acid?

The melting point is 74-80 ℃ (165-176 °F) and the boiling point is Not determined.