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Hydrocerol A is an organic compound with the chemical formula HOC(CO2H)(CH2CO2H)2.
Hydrocerol A is a colorless weak organic acid.
Hydrocerol A occurs naturally in citrus fruits. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the Hydrocerol A cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms.
CAS Number: 77-92-9
EC Number: 201-069-1
IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Chemical Formula: C6H8O7
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More than two million tons of Hydrocerol A are manufactured every year.
Hydrocerol A is used widely as an acidifier, as a flavoring, and a chelating agent.
A citrate is a derivative of Hydrocerol A; that is, the salts, esters, and the polyatomic anion found in solution. An example of the former, a salt is trisodium citrate; an ester is triethyl citrate. When part of a salt, the formula of the citrate anion is written as C6H5O3−7 or C3H5O(COO)3−3.
Hydrocerol A is found naturally in citrus fruits, especially lemons and limes.
Hydrocerol A’s what gives them their tart, sour taste.
A manufactured form of Hydrocerol A is commonly used as an additive in food, cleaning agents, and nutritional supplements.
However, this manufactured form differs from what’s found naturally in citrus fruits.
What is Hydrocerol A?
Hydrocerol A was first derived from lemon juice by a Swedish researcher in 1784 .
The odorless and colorless compound was produced from lemon juice until the early 1900s when researchers discovered that it could also be made from the black mold Aspergillus niger, which creates Hydrocerol A when it feeds on sugar .
Because of its acidic, sour-tasting nature, Hydrocerol A is predominantly used as a flavoring and preserving agent, especially in soft drinks and candies.
Hydrocerol A’s also used to stabilize or preserve medicines and as a disinfectant.
SUMMARY
Hydrocerol A is a compound originally derived from lemon juice.
Hydrocerol A’s produced today from a specific type of mold and used in a variety of applications.
Artificial sources and uses
The characteristics of Hydrocerol A make it an important additive for a variety of industries.
Food and beverages use an estimated 70% of manufactured Hydrocerol A, pharmaceutical and dietary supplements use 20%, and the remaining 10% goes into cleaning agents .
Food industry
Manufactured Hydrocerol A is one of the most common food additives in the world.
Hydrocerol A’s used to boost acidity, enhance flavor, and preserve ingredients .
Sodas, juices, powdered beverages, candies, frozen foods, and some dairy products often contain manufactured Hydrocerol A.
Hydrocerol A’s also sometimes added to canned fruits and vegetables to protect against botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by the toxin-producing Clostridium botulinum bacterium.
Medicines and dietary supplements
Hydrocerol A is an industrial staple in medicines and dietary supplements.
Hydrocerol A’s added to medicines to help stabilize and preserve the active ingredients and used to enhance or mask the taste of chewable and syrup-based medications.
Mineral supplements, such as magnesium and calcium, may also contain Hydrocerol A (in the form of citrate) to enhance absorption.
Disinfecting and cleaning
Hydrocerol A is a useful disinfectant against a variety of bacteria and viruses .
A test-tube study showed that it may treat or prevent human norovirus, a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Hydrocerol A is commercially sold as a general disinfectant and cleaning agent for removing soap scum, hard water stains, lime, and rust.
Hydrocerol A’s viewed as a safer alternative to conventional disinfectant and cleaning products, such as quat and chlorine bleach .
SUMMARY
Hydrocerol A is a versatile additive for food, beverages, medicines, and dietary supplements, as well as cleaning and disinfecting products.
Anhydrous Hydrocerol A is a tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits.
Hydrocerol A is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical preparations due to its antioxidant properties.
Hydrocerol A maintains stability of active ingredients and is used as a preservative.
Hydrocerol A is also used as an acidulant to control pH and acts as an anticoagulant by chelating calcium in blood.
Hydrocerol A appears as colorless, odorless crystals with an acid taste. Denser than water.
Hydrocerol A is a tricarboxylic acid that is propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid bearing a hydroxy substituent at position 2.
Hydrocerol A is an important metabolite in the pathway of all aerobic organisms.
Hydrocerol A has a role as a food acidity regulator, a chelator, an antimicrobial agent and a fundamental metabolite.
Hydrocerol A is a conjugate acid of a citrate(1-) and a citrate anion.
USES
For Hydrocerol A (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 21801) ACTIVE products with label matches.
Active ingredient in products registered for residential and commercial use as disinfectants, sanitizers and fungicides ... products are used to kill odor-causing bacteria, mildew, pathogenic fungi, certain bacteria and some viruses.
Hydrocerol A products are used in bathrooms and in/on dairy and food processing equipment.
Acidulant in beverages, confectionary, effervescent salts, in pharmaceutical syrups, elixirs, in effervescent powders and tablets, to adjust pH of foods and as a synergistic antioxidant in processing cheese. Used in beverages, jellies, jams, preserves and candy to provide tartness. In the manufacture of alkyd resins; in esterified form as plasticizer, foam inhibitor. In the manufacture of Hydrocerol A salts. As a sequestering agent to remove trace metals. As mordant to brighten colors; in special inks; in electroplating; in analytical chemistry for determining citrate-soluble P2O5; as reagent for albumin, mucin, glucose, bile pigments.
Anticoagulent, generally in solution with glucose, to prevent clotting of blood intended for transfusion
Industry Uses
Adhesives and sealant chemicals
Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal)
Chemical Distributor/Reseller
Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents
Dyes
Fillers
Intermediates
Laboratory chemicals
Oxidizing/reducing agents
Plating agents and surface treating agents
Process regulators
Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Processing aids, specific to petroleum production
Refractory
Solids separation agents
Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)
Viscosity adjustors
nutritional value
pH Adjustment
pH adjustment, detergent compounding, industrial cleaner
soft drink manufacturing
Consumer Uses
Adhesives and sealants
Agricultural products (non-pesticidal)
Air care products
Arts, crafts, and hobby materials
Cleaning and furnishing care products
Electrical and electronic products
Food Ingredient and/or other no known or reasonably ascertainable use
Food Product
Food packaging
Fuels and related products
Ink, toner, and colorant products
Laundry and dishwashing products
Metal products not covered elsewhere
Non-TSCA use
Oil field products
Paper products
Personal care products
Plastic and rubber products not covered elsewhere
Refractory
Water treatment products
Waxes
used in products which are used as cleaners in plating processes or used as cleaners for a variety of applications for surface treatments, examples of final uses are automotive and machinery.
Industry Processing Sectors
Adhesive manufacturing
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
All other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing
All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
All other petroleum and coal products manufacturing
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Construction
Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing
Fabricated metal product manufacturing
Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing
Mining (except oil and gas) and support activities
Miscellaneous manufacturing
Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (includes clay, glass, cement, concrete, lime, gypsum, and other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing.
Oil and gas drilling, extraction, and support activities
Paper manufacturing
Pesticide, fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing
Petrochemical manufacturing
Petroleum refineries
Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
RESALE OF CHEMICALS
Services
Soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing
Soft drink manufacturing
Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing
Transportation equipment manufacturing
Utilities
Wholesale and retail trade
Wood product manufacturing
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocerol A is commonly used as a food additive for natural flavoring and as a preservative.
Hydrocerol A is also used in cosmetics, for medical purposes, as an antioxidant and in cleaning products.
Flavoring and preserving food
Hydrocerol A can be added to processed and packaged foods and drinks such as ice cream, sorbets, sodas and wine.
Hydrocerol A is added as a preservative, emulsifying agent and for flavoring.
Hydrocerol A is also added to many canned and jarred foods to help prevent botulism.
Cosmetics and personal care products
As a personal care products ingredient, Hydrocerol A can help to brighten skin, correct dark spots and minimize fine lines.
Products containing Hydrocerol A can be formulated for use near the eyes, lips, mouth and nasal passages, as well as for safe application to babies’ skin.
Hydrocerol A and its salts may also be used in hairsprays, deodorant and body sprays.
Sodium citrate, a salt of Hydrocerol A, is used in lipstick and soap.
Hydrocerol A and its salts can be used to preserve cosmetics and personal care products, and to help adjust their pH levels.
Medical
Hydrocerol A is used to help kill harmful bacteria and infections on the skin’s surface that can be common in people with diabetes, the elderly and people who smoke.
Hydrocerol A also can be combined with sodium citrate and potassium citrate to lower acid levels in the urine to help prevent gout attacks.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants, which are derived from Hydrocerol A, can help keep food edible over a longer period. For example, sprinkling lemon juice, which contains Hydrocerol A, over apples or bananas can help prevent them from turning brown. Ascorbic acid, better known as Vitamin C, is also found in Hydrocerol A and is often used to help protect and preserve soft drinks and meats.
Cleaning products
Hydrocerol A may be added to commercial cleaning products, as it can help remove hard water build-up on dishes and glassware.
Hydrocerol A also can be used to remove coffee and tea stains, yellowing/browning discolorations and water and urine stains.
Hydrocerol A is used in insecticides and disinfectants to help destroy bacteria and viruses.
Hydrocerol A is used to preserve and marinate meats, and flavor foods and beverages. For example, Hydrocerol A is used in wine to reduce low acidity and improve taste.
Hydrocerol A is also used in cosmetic and personal care products as a preservative, and in cleaning products to remove hard water build up.
Hydrocerol A is a weak organic acid.
Hydrocerol A occurs naturally in produce, and in particular, citrus fruits such as limes, oranges, and lemons.
Hydrocerol A is a weak acid. In its natural form, it looks like small, clear crystals, similar to table salt. Although it is odorless, it has an acidic taste.
Hydrocerol A is one of the most common food preservatives and flavoring additives. Hydrocerol A can be found naturally in citrus fruits but is also manufactured.
Hydrocerol As name is derived from the fact that it's an organic acid found in many fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits.
Hydrocerol A is a concentrated powder that is prized for its sour flavor, preservative quality, and ability to act as a pH buffer. For these reasons, Hydrocerol A is found on the ingredients list of many foods in your kitchen pantry, including preserves, candy, and crunchy snacks.
Hydrocerol A is also known as "sour salt" due to its flavor and similar appearance and texture to salt.
Hydrocerol A has many uses in food production.
Hydrocerol A is a flavor enhancer, preservative, and helps facilitate the ripening process. About 50 percent of the world’s Hydrocerol A production is used as a flavor booster in beverages, and because Hydrocerol A is made in a powder form, it's added to dry foods such as seasoning salts, flavoring powders, and crunchy snacks when a sour flavor is desired.
General description
Hydrocerol A is an organic acid commonly used as a chelating agent, a buffering agent, for pH adjustment and derivatization.
Application
Hydrocerol A has been used to prepare:
Phosphate citrate buffer for use in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
Citrate-stabilized ceria aqueous sol, which was employed in the synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles.
Hydrocerol A-Na2HPO4-buffered stock solution for use in the determination of fecal urease activity.
Anticoagulant citrate dextrose solution A (ACD-A), which is employed during the isolation of blood-derived endothelial progenitor cells.
Hydrocerol A has also been used:
In a novel process which allows controlling of the particle size during the synthesis of palladium cuboctahedrons.
To prepare Hydrocerol A-derived carbon nanodots (CNDs) by bottom-up carbonization method.
As a bi-component chelating agent for the synthesis of Li4Ti5O12 (lithium titanate oxide) by a novel sol–gel method.
Hydrocerol A, a colourless crystalline organic compound belonging to the family of carboxylic acids, present in practically all plants and in many animal tissues and fluids.
Hydrocerol A is one of a series of compounds involved in the physiological oxidation of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates to carbon dioxide and water (see tricarboxylic acid cycle).
Hydrocerol A was first isolated from lemon juice by Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1784 and is manufactured by fermentation of cane sugar or molasses in the presence of a fungus, Aspergillus niger.
Hydrocerol A is used in confections and soft drinks (as a flavouring agent), in metal-cleaning compositions, and in improving the stability of foods and other organic substances (by suppressing the deleterious action of dissolved metal salts).
Uses
As a food additive, Hydrocerol A is used as a flavoring and preservative in food and beverages, especially soft drinks.
Hydrocerol A is denoted by E number E330.
Citrate salts of various metals are used to deliver those minerals in a biologically available form in many dietary supplements. The buffering properties of citrates are used to control pH in household cleaners and pharmaceuticals.
Hydrocerol A is a weak organic acid that is produced as a white crystalline powder.
Hydrocerol A is a natural food preservative that is also used to add an acidic, or sour taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the Krebs (Hydrocerol A) cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of virtually all living things.
Hydrocerol A can also be used as an environmentally benign cleaning agent.
Hydrocerol A is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits.
Hydrocerol A is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks.
In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the Hydrocerol A cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost all living things.
Hydrocerol A also serves as an environmentally benign cleaning agent and acts as an antioxidant.
Hydrocerol A exists in a variety of fruits and vegetables, but it is most concentrated in lemons and limes, where it can comprise as much as 8 percent of the dry weight of the fruit.
Hydrocerol A is a naturally occurring weak organic acid commonly found in lemons, oranges, limes and other citrus fruit.
Hydrocerol A is also produced as a by product of the Hydrocerol A cycle during metabolism in living organisms.
Hydrocerol As also a natural preservative and added to food producing an acidic or sour taste.
Hydrocerol A Properties
At room temperature Hydrocerol A appears as a white or clear crystalline solid.
Hydrocerol A melts at 156oC and boils as 310oC.
Hydrocerol A will dissolve in water; this process is endothermic and reduces the latent temperature of the water as the entropy increases. The molecular formula for Hydrocerol A (anhydrous) is C6H8O7.
Hydrocerol A (SIT-rik AS-id) is also known as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid and β-hydroxytricarballylic acid.
Hydrocerol A is a common constituent of plant and animal tissues.
Hydrocerol As presence is especially noticeable in citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, and kumquat, which get their name from the acid.
Hydrocerol A is a weak environmentally friendly organic acid used in a large variety of food, industrial, agricultural sectors.
Hydrocerol A appears in the form of white crystalline granules.
In the food and beverage industries, APAC Hydrocerol A is often used as a preservative, pH adjustor, bacterial inhibitor, anti-oxidant, flavor enhancer and more.
For industrial and agricultural applications, Hydrocerol A is often used in animal feed, fertilizers, algicides, concrete mixtures, detergents, cleaners, oil drilling, personal care products, paint, paper, pet food, pharmaceuticals, plating, textiles, water softeners and more.
Hydrocerol A is widely used in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries to impart a clean, refreshing tartness.
Hydrocerol As prime use is as an acidulant, but it is also used as a sequestrant of metal ions to give protection from the development of off-flavors and off-odors in certain foodstuffs.
Distributed in nature
Hydrocerol A is widely distributed in nature, found in plants such as lemon, orange, pineapple, currant, raspberry, Grape Juice fruit and animal bones, muscles, blood.
Hydrocerol A is synthesized with sugar, starch, molasses, grapes and other sugary material fermentation, can be divided into anhydrous and two kinds of pure hydrate.
Hydrocerol A is a colorless transparent crystal or white powder, odorless, has an attractive acidity. Translucent colorless crystals obtained from concentrated aqueous solution of heat in the anhydrous melting point is 153℃. Translucent colorless crystals obtained from water solution is a water softening, the density is 1.542.75 at about 100℃melting. One water compoment can loss water in dry air. Hydrocerol A is a strong organic acid.
Hydrocerol A is soluble in water, ethanol and ether. Used in the manufacture of drugs, soda, candy, also used as a metal cleaning agent, mordant.
Many kinds of fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits contain more Hydrocerol A, especially lemon and lime--they contain a lot of Hydrocerol A, after drying, the content is up to 8% (in the juice content is about 47 g/L). In the citrus fruits, the content of Hydrocerol A is between 0.005 mol/L of orange and grape and 0.30 mol/L of lemon and lime . The content changes different from cultivars and plant growth.
Hydrocerol A is known as the first edible sour agent, China GB2760-1996 is requirements for allowing the use of food acidity regulator. In food industry widely used as sour agent, solubilizer, buffering agent, antioxidant, removing fishy smell removing sweetening agent, chelating agent, its specific purpose, numerous enumeration.
Hydrocerol A is a colorless crystalline solid.
Hydrocerol A is soluble in water and alcohol.
Hydrocerol A is found in many plants, especially citrus fruits.
The juice of unripe lemonsis a commercial source of Hydrocerol A.
The reaction of calcium citrate and dilute sulfuric acid yields Hydrocerol A and calcium sulfate,which maybe separated by filtration. The food industry uses Hydrocerol A as a flavoring agent and as an antioxidant.
Hydrocerol A, formulated with propylene glycol and butylated hydroxy anisol, is used as a stabilizer for fats, greases,and tallow. Etching,textile dyeing, and printing operations use Hydrocerol A in various applications, and it is also used to adjust the pH in certain electroplating baths.
Hydrocerol A and its citrate compounds are widely used in hundreds of applications. Globalproduction of Hydrocerol A in 2005 was 1.6 million tons, with China producing approximately40% of the world supply. In the United States, approximately 65% of Hydrocerol A use is in thefood and beverage industry.
Hydrocerol A is used as an acidulant to impart tartness, to controlpH, as a preservative and antioxidant, as a metal chelator, and to stabilize color and taste.
Citrate salts can be used as mineral and metal dietary supplement; for example, calcium citrate is used as a calcium supplement.the second greatest use of Hydrocerol A is in detergents andcleaning products. Sodium citrate is used as a builder. Hydrocerol A’s ability to chelate metalsmakes it useful as a water-softening agent, which can also assist in cleaning. Approximately10% of Hydrocerol A production is used in the pharmaceutical industry.
Hydrocerol A's largest usein pharmaceuticals is as an eff ervescent when combined with carbonates or bicarbonates suchas in Alka-Seltzer. As an eff ervescent, it improves tastes, buff ers, and improves solubility ofingredients.
Hydrocerol A is also used in pharmaceuticals to impart tartness to mask unpleasant medicinalfl avors, maintain stability, and as a buff ering agent.
Hydrocerol A is a weak organic acid with the formula C6H8O7.
Hydrocerol A is a natural preservative / conservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, the conjugate base of Hydrocerol A, citrate, is important as an intermediate in the Hydrocerol A cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms.
Hydrocerol A has astringent and anti-oxidant properties.
Hydrocerol A can also be used as a product stabilizer, pH adjuster, and preservative with a low sensitizing potential.
Hydrocerol A is not usually irritating to normal skin, but it can cause burning and redness when applied to chapped, cracked, or otherwise inflamed skin.
Hydrocerol A is derived from citrus fruits.
Hydrocerol A is a weak organic acid that is known as a commodity chemical, as more than a million tonnes are produced every year by mycological fermentation on an industrial scale using crude sugar sol utions, such as molasses and strains of Aspergillus niger.
Hydrocerol A is widely distributed in plants and in animal tissues and fluids and exist in greater than grace amounts in variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably in citrus fruits such as lemon and limes.
Hydrocerol A is mainly used as an acidifier, flavoring agent and chelating agent.
Hydrocerol A is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 tonnes per annum.
Hydrocerol A is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
Hydrocerol A is approved for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: disinfection.
Hydrocerol A is approved in the EEA and/or Switzerland for use in biocidal products more favourable for the environment, human or animal health.
Consumer Uses
Hydrocerol A is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products, air care products, polishes and waxes, coating products, photo-chemicals and fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use, indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment), outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)), indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints) and outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
Other release to the environment of Hydrocerol A is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use, indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment), outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials), indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints) and outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)).
Hydrocerol A can be found in products with material based on: paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper), stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material), wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys), fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture).
This substance is intended to be released from scented: paper products.
Widespread uses by professional workers
Hydrocerol A is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, polishes and waxes, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, fertilisers, cosmetics and personal care products and photo-chemicals.
Hydrocerol A is used in the following areas: building & construction work, health services, agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Hydrocerol A is used for the manufacture of: furniture and machinery and vehicles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use and indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
Formulation
Hydrocerol A is used in the following products: polishes and waxes, washing & cleaning products, fertilisers, air care products, cosmetics and personal care products, photo-chemicals, adhesives and sealants, coating products and fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
Release to the environment of Hydrocerol A can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures, formulation in materials and in processing aids at industrial sites.
Other release to the environment of Hydrocerol A is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use as processing aid.
Uses at industry
Hydrocerol A is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, washing & cleaning products, polishes and waxes and water treatment chemicals.
Hydrocerol A is used in the following areas: mining, health services, building & construction work and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Hydrocerol A is used for the manufacture of: machinery and vehicles, chemicals, fabricated metal products, metals, electrical, electronic and optical equipment and textile, leather or fur.
Release to the environment of Hydrocerol A can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, of substances in closed systems with minimal release, in the production of articles, as processing aid and formulation of mixtures.
Other release to the environment of Hydrocerol A is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of Hydrocerol A can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance, formulation of mixtures, formulation in materials and in processing aids at industrial sites.
