Glycolic Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Hydroxyacetic Acid
- Hydroxyethanoic Acid
- HOCH2COOH
- C2H4O3
Glycolic acid supplier for industrial cleaning, metal treatment, textile process and B2B formulation buyers in Malaysia. Also called hydroxyacetic acid or hydroxyethanoic acid (HOCH2COOH, C2H4O3, CAS 79-14-1), it is a short-chain organic acid supplied as bulk chemical raw material rather than a finished skincare product.
Commercial coverage includes industrial grade aqueous solutions, technical grade liquid or solid, and formulation raw-material grades. Concentration and assay are set against the buyer's specification rather than a single fixed strength on this page.
Cleaning and manufacturing users specify glycolic acid in formulated industrial cleaners, descaling and process-deposit removal, metal surface treatment and selected textile process steps. Personal-care formulators may request bulk raw material for B2B cosmetic recipes; consumer serums, toners and retail packs are a different product category.
Send the required grade or form, target concentration or assay, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 79-14-1
- Formula
- C2H4O3
- Grade
- industrial, technical, formulation
- Appearance
- clear aqueous liquid or white crystalline solid, according to form and grade
Glycolic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial grade glycolic acid solution | clear aqueous liquid | concentration confirmed against the required specification | Formulated industrial cleaners, descaling and process-deposit removal where a liquid glycolic acid feed is preferred at a buyer-specified strength. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade glycolic acid | aqueous solution or crystalline solid, as specified | assay confirmed against the required specification | Metal surface treatment, textile process chemistry and general industrial processing where technical glycolic acid is named on the process specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Formulation raw-material glycolic acid | liquid or solid raw material for B2B formulation | purity and residual limits confirmed against the required specification | Personal-care and chemical-synthesis formulation programmes that specify glycolic acid as a bulk raw material rather than a finished consumer product. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy glycolic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for glycolic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical name | glycolic acid (hydroxyacetic acid) | — |
| CAS number | 79-14-1 | — |
| Molecular formula | C2H4O3 | — |
| Appearance | clear aqueous liquid or white crystalline solid according to form and grade | — |
| Form | aqueous solution or solid; concentration and assay confirmed against the required specification | — |
| Solubility | highly soluble in water | — |
Glycolic Acid applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- corrosive, irritant
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances and bases. Corrosive or irritating depending on concentration; use suitable acid-resistant handling equipment, gloves and eye protection, and follow the safety data for the quoted grade.
Common questions about glycolic acid
Is glycolic acid the same as hydroxyacetic acid?
Yes. Hydroxyacetic acid and hydroxyethanoic acid are systematic names for glycolic acid (CAS 79-14-1, C2H4O3). The enquiry should still state the required form, concentration or assay and intended use.
Is glycolic acid the same as ethylene glycol or thioglycolic acid?
No. Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol are diols, not glycolic acid. Thioglycolic acid and glyoxylic acid are different carboxylic acids. Name glycolic acid clearly on the enquiry so the correct product is quoted.
Which glycolic acid grade or form should I request?
Industrial aqueous solutions suit formulated cleaners, descaling and process-deposit removal at a stated strength. Technical grades cover metal treatment, textile process use and general industrial processing. Formulation raw-material grades suit B2B personal-care or synthesis work. State concentration, assay and application so the suitable option can be matched.
What concentration of glycolic acid solution is available?
Commercial supply is commonly offered as aqueous solution or solid at buyer-specified strength. Do not assume a fixed concentration on this page. Include the target assay or working strength, plus any impurity limits, in the enquiry.
Can glycolic acid be supplied as a personal-care formulation raw material?
Yes, as bulk raw material for B2B cosmetic and personal-care formulation when the grade and specification suit the recipe. This page does not cover finished retail serums, toners, creams or home peels. State the formulation role, purity target and documentation needs with the enquiry.
What details are needed for a glycolic acid price enquiry?
Provide the grade or form, target concentration or assay, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and any product documents required so the quotation can cover the full requirement.