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Summary Of: Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid is associated with sugar... glycolic acid finds applications in skin care products... glycolic acid reacts with the upper layer of the epidermis... Glycolic acid is also a useful intermediate for organic synthesis... Glycolic acid is often included into emulsion polymers... Glycolic acid is isolated from natural sources and is inexpensively available... Glycolic acid can also be prepared using an enzymatic biochemical process which produces fewer impurities compared to... Glycolic acid is a strong irritant...

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