Description

Sodium Glycolate is the sodium salt of glycolic acid, a key organic compound with excellent chelating and buffering properties. It is valued for its ability to effectively sequester metal ions and control pH in a wide range of industrial and chemical synthesis processes. This makes it an essential chemical intermediate and additive for manufacturers in the detergent, textile, personal care, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Application

• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a high-performance builder and chelating agent to soften water and enhance cleaning efficiency by inactivating calcium and magnesium ions.
• Textile Processing: Used in scouring, bleaching, and dyeing processes as a metal ion sequestrant to prevent unwanted precipitation and improve fabric quality.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Serves as a pH adjuster and buffering agent in skincare products, including peels and cleansers, due to its derivation from glycolic acid.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for producing various esters, amides, and other specialty chemicals.
• Industrial Water Treatment: Employed to control scale formation and inhibit corrosion in cooling and boiler water systems by chelating problematic metal ions.
• Pharmaceuticals: Utilized as an excipient or buffering agent in certain pharmaceutical formulations where precise pH control is critical.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Aids in plating and metal finishing baths to improve surface quality by complexing metallic impurities.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Helps in bleaching sequences to stabilize peroxides and improve pulp brightness by chelating transition metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Glycolate
CAS No.	2836-32-0
Molecular Formula	C2H3NaO3
Molecular Weight	98.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycolic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Hydroxyacetate; Sodium 2-Hydroxyacetate; Hydroxyacetic Acid Sodium Salt; Monosodium Glycolate; Sodium Glycollate; HOCH2COONa
EINECS	220-624-6

Quality Control

Our Sodium Glycolate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We can supply grades tailored to meet various industry standards, including technical and more refined specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.