Glyoxylic acid is a colorless or light yellow liquid. It is miscible with water and slightly soluble in ethanol and ether. It is insoluble in esters and aromatic solvents. The solution is extremely stable when placed in the air, and glyoxylic acid exists in a hydrated form in the aqueous solution. Corrosive.
| Chemical name: | Glyoxylic acid |
| Alias: | Formaldehyde formic acid, Glyoxylic acid |
| Molecular formula: | C2H2O3 |
| Storage and Transportation: | Keep it tightly sealed, keep away from the sun, avoid contact with air, and store in a cool, dry, and ventilated place.Store and transport in accordance with toxic chemicals regulations. |
| Packing: | Packed in plastic drums, each with a net weight of 250kg. |
| Content (%≥) | 40.0, 50.0 |
| Oxalic acid (%≤) | 1.50 |
| Glyoxal (%≤) | 1.20 |
Though the addition of glyoxylic acid in the chemical and food industry is really safe after being well processed, the glyoxylic acid itself is actually toxic, corrosive and irritable to skin and mucous membranes. Thus, the operators should wear protection products when processing glyoxylic acid so as to avoid the direct touch between the skin and acid glyoxylic.
