Description

Oxalic Acid is a versatile and powerful dicarboxylic acid widely utilized 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, textiles, metal treatment, and specialty chemical manufacturing, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount.

Application

• Metal Cleaning & Surface Treatment: Effective rust and scale remover for boilers, radiators, and automotive parts.
• 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 like cotton and wool.
• Rare Earth Element Extraction: Employed in hydrometallurgy for the separation and purification of rare earth metals from ores.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a reagent in organic synthesis for producing fine chemicals, plastics, and agrochemicals.
• Cleaning & Sanitation: A core component in industrial and household cleaning formulations for descaling and stain removal.
• Water Treatment: Used to precipitate calcium and other metal ions, aiding in water softening and purification processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxalic Acid
CAS No.	2173991-59-6
Molecular Formula	C₂H₂O₄
Molecular Weight	90.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanedioic Acid; Dicarboxylic Acid C2; Wood Bleach; Acid of Sugar; Oxiric Acid; Hydrogen Oxalate; 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 material that meets or exceeds standard industrial and technical grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

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%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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