PureTech Scientific has engineered a portfolio of glycolic acid-based solutions specifically designed for the household, and institutional cleaning markets. Leveraging glycolic acid’s dual functional groups, our glycolic acid delivers exceptional cleaning performance, superior scale removal, and effective metal ion chelation.
Our Glyclean® product line was developed to meet the evolving needs of formulators seeking a cost-effective, highly efficient, and regulatory-compliant active ingredient that aligns with modern consumer expectations for safety, efficacy, and sustainability.
Key advantages of glycolic acid in cleaning and disinfecting applications:
Glyclean® products offer formulators a flexible, high-performance alternative to traditional actives such as citric, lactic, strong mineral acids, and Quats (quaternary ammonium compounds).
Contact us to explore how glycolic acid and Glyclean® can elevate your next-generation cleaning formulations.
CAS Number: 79-14-1
Glyclean® D, developed by PureTech Scientific, is a family of registered active ingredients based on high-purity glycolic acid, engineered for use in disinfectant formulations. Combining broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy with superior cleaning power, Glyclean® D enables true one-step clean and disinfect performance—eliminating soils, mineral scale, and harmful pathogens in a single application.
Two Available Grades:
Manufactured through PureTech’s proprietary continuous process, Glyclean® D is the only glycolic acid-based disinfecting active registered in the United States. Upon BPR approval, it will become one of the few globally recognized actives, simplifying registration and expanding market access for formulators worldwide.
Key Advantages:
Broad-spectrum efficacy against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, bacteria, and fungi
Glyclean® D represents a smarter, more sustainable path to disinfection, combining regulatory readiness, powerful performance, and user-preferred attributes in one globally scalable active ingredient.
For quicker speed-to-market, PureTech Scientific offers four Glyclean® D formulations for sub-registration under the US EPA, and one formulation for licensing in the EU:
CAS Number: 79-14-1
Glyclean® 70 is formulated specifically to meet the demands of household and institutional cleaning (HIC) product developers. Backed by PureTech Scientific’s proprietary continuous manufacturing process, Glyclean® 70 delivers the highest quality, most consistent glycolic acid available for this market.
From bathroom and kitchen sprays to institutional hard surface cleaners, Glyclean® 70 helps formulators meet performance, regulatory, and consumer expectations.
Talk with us today on how Glyclean® 70 can fit into your product portfolio.
