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Salicylic Acid 99.5% ACS

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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Friday the 08th August 2025*

In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 15 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)

4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)

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We can only ship to Northern Ireland where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed

Applications

Dandruff treatment
Acne treatment
Precursor to painkiller tablets such as aspirin

General

What is Salicylic Acid? It is an organic compound with the formula C₇H₆O₃. A colourless (or white), bitter-tasting solid, it is a precursor to and a metabolite of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). The name is from Latin salix for willow tree, from which it was initially identified and derived. It is an ingredient in some anti-acne products. Salts and esters of salicylic acid are known as salicylates.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Salicylic Acid, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Pharmaceutical
Used in the production of other pharmaceuticals, including 4-aminosalicylic acid, sandulpiride, acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and landetimide (via salethamide). It is also used in picric acid production.

Skincare
Similar to other hydroxy acids, salicylic acid is an ingredient in many skincare products.

Specification

Minimum Assay: >99.5%
Molecular Formula: C₇H₆O₃
Molecular Weight: 138.12
Melting Point: 158.5-160 deg C
Heavy Metals (as Pb): <20ppm
Methylene Chloride: <100ppm
Loss on Drying: <0.21%
Sulphated Ash: <200ppm

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prec Phrases: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up.

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Cas No: 69-72-7

Einecs No: 200-712-3

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Code	Pack	Price
ECE9940-X	100g Foil Pouch	£7.95
ECE9940-2X	250g Foil Pouch	£11.95
ECE9940-5X	500g Foil Pouch	£17.95
GPC9940-Y	1Kg	£38.95
GPC9940-2.5Y	2.5Kg	£98.95
GPC9940-5Y	5Kg	£189.95
GPC9940-25Y	25Kg	£811.95

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