Description

Oxalic Acid is a versatile and powerful dicarboxylic acid widely used across numerous industrial sectors. Its strong chelating and reducing properties make it an essential processing agent for cleaning, purification, and synthesis applications. Key industries that rely on this compound include pharmaceuticals, metal finishing, textiles, and chemical manufacturing, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for operational success.

Application

• Metal Cleaning & Surface Treatment: Effective rust and scale remover for boilers, radiators, and metal parts prior to finishing.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used as a key starting material or precipitating agent in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a bleaching agent and mordant in dyeing processes for natural fibers and leather.
• Rare Earth Element Extraction: Employed in hydrometallurgy for the separation and purification of rare earth metals from ores.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for oxalates, formates, and other organic compounds in fine chemical production.
• Cleaning & Sanitation: Component in specialized industrial and household cleaners for its descaling and brightening effects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxalic Acid
CAS No.	2126143-36-8
Molecular Formula	C2H2O4
Molecular Weight	90.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanedioic Acid; Dicarboxylic Acid C2; Wood Bleach; Hydrogen Oxalate; Oxalic Acid Dihydrate; Aktisal; Aquisal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oxalic Acid is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our production adheres to relevant industrial and chemical standards, ensuring the product meets the specific requirements of your application.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm

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