REF : OXALIC ACID 99% 25KG
25kg Bag
Oxalic acid, sorrel salt
Oxalic acid (ethanedioic acid, formerly known as sorrel salt) is a chemical naturally found in nature in the form of potassium oxalate, for example in sorrel or rhubarb. In the human body, these minerals help fix calcium. Excessive ingestion of foods rich in oxalic acid can lead to kidney stones.
Oxalic acid appears as a white powder composed of colorless crystals. We offer it in dihydrate form in 25 kg packaging, intended for professionals.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Oxalic acid is primarily used as a bleaching agent and mordant agent for dyes, as well as a wood brightener.
INDUSTRIAL USE
- De-rusting metal parts
- Deoxidize
- Manufacturing dyes
- Brightening wood: graying is a surface discoloration phenomenon of wood caused by the combined action of humidity and UV rays. Oxalic acid allows the removal of discolored fibers.
- Bleaching agent for textiles, paper, and wood
- Tanning agent
- Crystallization agent for marble polishing
- Metal chelating agent
- Mordant agent for wool dyeing
- Initiator in polymer manufacturing
- Extraction of rare earth elements (lanthanides)
- Preparation of magnetic recording media
PROFESSIONAL USE
- Reducing agent in certain photographic development processes
OTHER COMMON USES
- Textile stain remover for cleaning rust, perspiration, blood, food, oil, varnish, and ink stains. Browse our range of professional anti-rust products.
- Removal of rust stains on cement and marble
- Cleaning and polishing of metals (including stainless steel)
- Brightening decking and garden furniture wood
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
For bleaching old wood: diluted to 10% in warm water.
For removing rust stains: diluted to 10% in water.
Oxalic acid is harmful if ingested and upon contact with skin or eyes. Protect yourself when using it.
Also discover phosphoric acid for metal treatment.
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