GLYCOLIC ACID
Glycolic acid is a CRYSTAL Solid its characteristic properties is colorless, odorless and hygroscopic and highly soluble in water.
- Part number
- RXSOL-60-6604-647
- Category
- Medicine
- Brand
- RXSOL
Overview
Glycolic acid is a CRYSTAL Solid its characteristic properties is colorless, odorless and hygroscopic and highly soluble in water.
Glycolic acid is a skin care ingredient that is both an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and humectant and is widely used for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, dryness, and acne. Considered the golden standard of AHAs, glycolic acid is a keratolytic meaning it exfoliates dead skin cells from the skin's surface.
Glycolic acid is a skin care ingredient that is both an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and humectant and is widely used for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, dryness, and acne. Considered the golden standard of AHAs, glycolic acid is a keratolytic meaning it exfoliates dead skin cells from the skin's surface.
Applications
Glycolic acid should always be applied in the evening, as it makes your skin sensitive to sunlight. Applying it at night gives ample time for it to do its magic without a higher risk or damaging your skin in the sun. But you should still always apply an SPF moisturizer in the morning
Dosage and directions
Wash and dry your hands, then open the tube or bottle of glycolic acid. Pour a small amount onto your fingertips and smooth onto your face and neck. Apply in a thin, even layer. Stay away from the thin, sensitive skin around your eyes and don't place the peel solution on your lips.
Characteristics and notes
Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that's widely used for anti-aging, hyperpigmentation, dryness, and acne. Glycolic acid is used to treat the following skin concerns
Safety and SDS
Read the safety data sheet before handling. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection.
View safety data sheet
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| Product Type | GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Revised date | 18-06-2025 |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Stock Point : Mumbai, Kandla, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Fujairah, Muscat Barka
| Phone | +91 22 27815541 / 42 |
| Fax | +91 22 2781 1318 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
| rxsolchemicals@gmail.com |
Substance / Preparation : Hydroxyaceticacid[Glycolacid]
CAS No :79-14-1
Substance: Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.
2. Hazards identification -DSD (continued)
Symbol(s) : C : Corrosive
R Phrase(s) : R22 : Harmful if swallowed.
R34 : Causes burns.
S Phrase(s) : S26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (
show the label when possible).
Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)
Hazard pictograms
Signal words : Danger
Hazard statements : H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H302 : Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary statements
• Prevention : P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face
protection. P260: Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Response : P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
vomiting.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair) : Remove immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• Storage : P405: Store locked up.
• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or
special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or
international regulation.
3.3. Other hazards
Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT
substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist
or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing
dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in
suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
8.1. Exposure controls
Personal protection : Avoid all unnecessary exposure.
• Respiratory protection : Wear approved mask.
• Hand protection : Wear protective gloves.
• Skin protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.
• Eye protection : Chemical goggles or face shield.
• Others : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
8.2. Control parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits : No data available.
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Odour : No data available
Odour Threshold : No data available
pH : 2 at 50 g/l at 20 °C
Melting point/range: 75 - 80 °C
boiling range : No data available
Flash point No data available
Evaporation rate : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Flammability or explosive limits : No data available
Vapour pressure : 8.1 mmHg at 80 °C
Vapour density : No data available
Relative density: No data available
Water solubility : No data available
Partition coefficient: noctanol/ water
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
9.2 Other safety information
Bulk density: 0.6 g/l
10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides
Other decomposition products - No data available
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 2,040 mg/kg(Glycollic acid)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male - 4 h - 3.6 mg/l(Glycollic acid)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit(Glycollic acid)
Result: Corrosive
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit(Glycollic acid)
Result: Severe eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available(Glycollic acid)
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available(Glycollic acid)
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available(Glycollic acid)
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available(Glycollic acid)
Additional Information
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract, eyes, and
skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea(Glycollic acid)
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - 5,000 mg/l - 96 h(Glycollic acid)
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available(Glycollic acid)
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
May be harmful to aquatic organisms due to the shift of the pH. Avoid release to the
environment.
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or
mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chem scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 3261
IMDG: 3261
IATA: 3261
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Glycollic acid)
IMDG: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Glycollic acid)
IATA: Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (Glycollic acid)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 8 IMDG: 8 IATA: 8
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.
vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative
Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Further information : None.
In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation
(CE) Nº 1272/2008
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling,storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.
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