Glycolic acid is an important organic intermediate widely used in such area as follows:

1)Chemical cleaning Glycolic acid 70% solution is mainly used as a cleaning agent,the mixture of 2% Glycolic acid and 1% Formic acid is an effective and low-cost cleaning agent used in the cleaning of air conditioner, boiler, electric plant pipe, steel etc.

2)Biodegradation materials Glycolic acid can be biodegraded and has good bio-compatibility. It can be biodegraded into carbon dioxide and water which will be discharged out of the body. Therefore, it is widely used to produce in-body drug, in-body repairing appliance etc.

3)Bactericide It has strong inhibiting effect on thio ferrooxidans. It can be used as bactericide as well as inhibitor in the ore flotation.

4)Daily-use chemical Glycolic acid is an effective medicine to get rid of fine hair, dead skin and wrinkle etc. It can prevent the aging of skin. So it is widely used in skin care area.

5)Others Glycolic acid 98% crystal is used in the synthesis of cosmetic,petrol emulsion breaker,,solder, it can also improve the quality of nickel plating. Glycolic acid 's sodium salt and sylvinite can be used as additive of electroplating liquid ,it can be also used in acid cleaning of metal, leather dyeing etc.