REF : OXALIC ACID 99% 25KG
25kg Bag
Oxalic acid, salt of sorrel
Oxalic acid (ethanedioic acid, formerly called salt of sorrel) is a chemical naturally present 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, for professional use.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Oxalic acid is primarily used as a bleaching agent and mordant for dyes. It is also widely used by beekeepers in the fight against varroa. Wood professionals use it as a wood brightener.
INDUSTRIAL USE
- Remove rust from metal parts
- Deoxidize
- Manufacture dyes
- Brighten wood: graying is a surface discoloration phenomenon of wood produced by the combined action of moisture and UV rays. Oxalic acid allows the removal of discolored fibers.
- Bleaching agent for textiles, paper, wood
- Tanning agent
- Crystallization agent for marble polishing
- Metal complexing 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
- In beekeeping: treatment against the varroa parasite that attacks bees.
Warning: The use of oxalic acid in beekeeping against varroa requires a marketing authorization (MA) to be used. The oxalic acid presented on this page does not have an MA for varroa treatment and ARCANE INDUSTRIES disclaims all responsibility in case of misuse.
OTHER COMMON USES
- Textile stain remover for cleaning rust, perspiration, blood, food, oil, varnish, and ink stains. Browse our range of professional rust removal products.
- Removal of rust stains on cement and marble
- Cleaning and polishing metals (including stainless steel)
- Brighten wood on decks and furniture
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 swallowed and in contact with skin or eyes. Protect yourself during use.
Also discover phosphoric acid for metal treatment.
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