• CAS Number: 79-14-1
• Form: Clear liquid
• Odor: Mild, resembling burnt sugar
• Color (APHA): ≤15
• Total acid, as glycolic (% wt): 71.0% ± 1.0%
• Molecular weight: 76.05
• pH: 0.1
• Boiling point: 112°C

Features

• Formaldehyde-Free (<4.2 ppm)

  • Enhanced Safety: Our formaldehyde-free formulation ensures greater safety, fully aligning with Clean Beauty standards and catering to health-conscious consumers.

• High-Purity Glycolic Acid (70% Concentration)

  • Improved Efficacy: With a robust 70% concentration of high-purity glycolic acid, Glypure® 70 ULTRA delivers superior performance in personal care and cosmetic applications.

• Superior Solubility and Stability

  • Increased Formulation Flexibility: Enhanced solubility and stability allow for a wider range of innovative formulations, ensuring consistent product quality and effectiveness over time.

• pH Stabilized

  • Optimal Performance: pH stabilization guarantees that Glypure® 70 ULTRA maintains its integrity and efficacy, providing reliable results in various formulations.

• Stronger Brand Claims

  • Credible Certifications: Enable “formaldehyde-free” and Clean Label branding, strengthening your brand reputation and appealing to ethically conscious consumers.

• Simplified Compliance

  • Regulatory Assurance: Meets or exceeds all regulatory standards for glycolic acid purity and safety, simplifying compliance and reducing the burden on your formulation process.

• Consistent Quality

  • Reliable Supply Chain: Our dependable supply chain ensures that every batch of Glypure® 70 ULTRA maintains consistent quality, supporting your brand’s commitment to excellence.

• Broad Application Range

  • Versatile Use: Ideal for a variety of applications including skincare, haircare, and cosmetics, Glypure® 70 ULTRA supports the creation of natural, effective, and sustainable beauty products.

Benefits for Formulators and Brands

• Clean Beauty Alignment: By eliminating formaldehyde and dichloroacetic acid (DCA), Glypure® 70 ULTRA supports clean beauty initiatives, appealing to today’s eco-conscious market.
• Brand Reputation: Strengthen your brand’s image with high-purity ingredients that emphasize safety, efficacy, and sustainability.
• Innovation Ready: The flexibility and stability of Glypure® 70 ULTRA empower formulators to explore and develop a diverse range of high-performance beauty products.

Formaldehyde Concerns

• Skincare Applications:

  • Sensitive Skin Solutions: Ensures products like moisturizers and serums are free from formaldehyde, reducing the risk of irritation and allergic reactions.
  • Anti-Aging Products: Provides a safe ingredient for formulations targeting fine lines and wrinkles without compromising skin health.

• Haircare Applications:

  • Gentle Hair Treatments: Allows for the creation of shampoos and conditioners that are free from harsh preservatives, promoting healthier hair and scalp.
  • Color Care Products: Ensures hair dyes and treatments maintain integrity without the risks associated with formaldehyde.

Formulation Challenges

• Skincare Applications:

  • Smooth Creams and Lotions: Enhanced solubility ensures glycolic acid blends seamlessly into creams and lotions, providing a smooth texture and consistent performance.
  • Effective Exfoliants: Stable formulations maintain active ingredient efficacy, ensuring consistent exfoliation benefits over time.

• Haircare Applications:

  • Leave-In Conditioners and Treatments: Improved stability allows for longer-lasting performance in leave-in products, enhancing hair health and appearance.
  • Styling Products: Facilitates the creation of stable gels and sprays that deliver desired styling effects without compromising product integrity.

Purity and Quality

• Skincare Applications:

  • High-Efficacy Serums: The 70% high-purity glycolic acid ensures potent exfoliation and skin renewal in serums and treatment products.
  • Consistent Performance: Reliable quality across batches guarantees that each skincare product delivers the same high level of effectiveness.

• Haircare Applications:

  • Scalp Treatments: Pure glycolic acid enhances the effectiveness of scalp treatments, promoting healthier hair growth and scalp conditions.
  • Repair and Strengthening Products: Ensures consistent quality in products designed to repair and strengthen damaged hair.

Clean Beauty and Label Claims

• Skincare Applications:

  • Natural Face Masks and Peels: Supports clean beauty claims, making it ideal for face masks and chemical peels that appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
  • Vegan and Cruelty-Free Products: Enables brands to market products as vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, aligning with ethical consumer values.

• Haircare Applications:

  • Eco-Friendly Shampoos and Conditioners: Enhances the appeal of environmentally friendly haircare lines by supporting “free from” and ethical certifications.
  • Sulfate-Free Formulations: Complements other clean ingredients in sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners, promoting overall product integrity.

Supply Chain and Regulatory Compliance

• Skincare Applications:

  • Global Market Readiness: Meets international regulatory standards, facilitating the launch of skincare products in multiple markets without compliance issues.
  • Reliable Ingredient Supply: Ensures steady availability for high-demand skincare lines, preventing production delays and maintaining product consistency.

• Haircare Applications:

  • Compliance with Safety Standards: Simplifies the regulatory approval process for haircare products, ensuring all formulations meet safety and purity requirements.
  • Scalable Production: Supports large-scale manufacturing of haircare products with a reliable supply chain, accommodating growth and expansion.

Performance and Efficacy

• Skincare Applications:

  • Effective Exfoliation: Promotes natural skin renewal in exfoliating creams and serums, resulting in smoother and brighter skin.
  • Long-Lasting Results: Enhanced stability ensures that skincare products maintain their efficacy throughout their shelf life, delivering consistent results to consumers.

• Haircare Applications:

  • Healthy Scalp and Hair: Delivers effective treatments for scalp health, reducing dandruff and promoting stronger, healthier hair.
  • Enhanced Product Longevity: Maintains the performance of haircare products over time, ensuring they remain effective and reliable for end-users.