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About Trichloroacetic Acid 85% Solution
Trichloroacetic Acid, also known as TCA, is a monocarboxylic acid. Structurally, it is acetic acid in which all three hydrogens on the methyl group have been substituted with chlorine atoms. It is a water-soluble, colorless, crystalline solid.
Trichloroacetic Acid is used in the cosmetic industry as a chemical peel and wart remover. It is also used in biochemistry to help the precipitation of macromolecules,
Higher strengths of Trichloroacetic Acid are often used for dilution. Superficial TCA peels are up to 20 percent strength and can be performed every few months. Peels at 50 percent strength should be performed only in a doctor's office and are often done under general anesthesia.
Common Uses and Applications
- Peeling agent to remove wrinkles
- Tattoo removal
- Laboratory reagent in organic synthesis
- Precipitation of biochemical macromolecules
- Wart removal
Industries
Chemistry Table
| 76-03-9 | |
| C2HCl3O2 | |
| 163.38 | |
| Trichloroethanoic acid, TCA, Aceto-caustin, Trichloracetic acid, Trichloroacetate anion | |
| 6421 | |
| Lab Grade | |
| ≥85% | |
| Trichloroacetic acid | |
| 2564 |
Safety and Shipping Information
DOT: Trichloroacetic acid, solution, 8, UN2564, PG II
Please contact us to request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for Trichloroacetic Acid 85%.
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