Re: Kinotakara Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Not Glycol.

Hi

Here is a writeup on GLYCOLIC ACID:

General
Synonyms: glycolic acid phenyl ether, phenoxyethanoic acid, o-phenylglycolic acid
Molecular formula: C8H8O3
CAS No: 122-59-8
EC No:

Physical data
Appearance: off-white powder
Melting point: 98 - 100 C
Boiling point:
Specific gravity:
Vapour pressure:
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:

Stability
Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong bases, strong oxidising agents. Combustible.

Toxicology
Irritant. May be harmful by ingestion, inhalation or by skin absorption.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
n/a

Risk phrases
(The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
R36 R37 R38.


Personal protection
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Dr Vinograd