Hair care
GLYOXYLIC ACID
GLYOXYLIC™ ACID is a neutralizing, buffering agent for personal care applications.
Characteristics
| Appearance at 20° C | clear liquid |
|---|---|
| Colour | colourless to light yellow |
| Acid value meq/g | Max. 7,35 |
| Glyoxal % | Max. 0,04 |
| Assay % | Min. 50 |
| Oxalic acid % | Max. 0,25 |
| Malic acid % | Max. 0,10 |
| Formic acid % | Max. 0,10 |
Applications
GLYOXYLIC™ ACID is indicated as pH control agent in variuos cosmetic applications. GLYOXYLIC ACID is used in hair straightning products at the max. concentration of 25%
Packaging
GLYOXYLIC ACID is delivered in IBC Containers of 1250 kg and PE drums of 25 kg net on wrapped pallets.
The values above were obtained from laboratory and plant trials under CISME’s control. They are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable, but serve only as a guide and are offered without obligation; they are not a substitute for the prior testing that alone can establish whether a product suits a given use. Users are responsible for compliance with local legislation and for holding the latest version of the data sheet. Data sheet revision 26-01.