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The Global Leader
in Glycolic Acid

What We Do

High-Purity, U.S.-Made Glycolic Acid for Today’s Leading Industries

PureTech Scientific produces nature-identical, readily biodegradable glycolic acid (hydroxyacetic acid) in Belle, WV, USA. We support industries from medical devices and personal care to cleaning, energy, and electronics.

Our glycolic acid solutions deliver science-backed performance.


Featured Products

Glypure® 70 ULTRA

PureTech Scientific has launched an ultra-purified, formaldehyde-free 70% glycolic acid solution for beauty and personal care applications. Leverage the science-backed performance of Glypure® with a clean profile to meet demands for product transparency and increasing regulatory requirements.

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Glypure® GL

PureTech Scientific Glypure® GL is a new, patented, “non-acid acid” for cosmetic applications that delivers all the benefits of an alpha-hydroxy acid with reduced irritation potential. This active ingredient hydrolyzes upon exposure to moisture in the skin, slowly generating glycolic acid in-situ.

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Glyclean® D

PureTech Scientific’s Glyclean® D family of products are registered active ingredients based on glycolic acid for use in disinfectants. Combining exceptional cleaning attributes and broad-spectrum activity against both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, bacteria, and fungi, Glyclean® D is built to do more for one-step clean and disinfect products.

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About PureTech Scientific

PureTech Scientific, formerly the DuPont (Chemours) Glycolic Acid Division, is the global leader in organic synthesis of ultra-high purity alpha hydroxy acids for the Life Sciences and Specialty Chemical industries, and the sole manufacturer in the Americas. With over 85 years of operating experience and a commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, we are dedicated to world-class products, innovations, and customer support for a healthier and safer world.

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