Formulation · 8 min read
Glycolic Acid Manufacturing
How cosmetic-grade glycolic acid is produced, purified, and quality-controlled.
Updated 11 June 2026 · Reviewed by GlycolicAcid.com.au editorial
Cosmetic glycolic acid is produced by hydrolysis of chloroacetic acid or via oxidation of ethylene glycol. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic grades require purity above 99% with low heavy metal residuals.
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