Oxalic Acid

Oxalic Acid

Primary Uses 

1. Metal Cleaning and Rust Removal
   • Efficiently removes rust and scale from iron, steel, and other metals.
   • Used in metal surface preparation before coating or plating.
2. Textile and Leather Industry
   • Acts as a bleaching agent and mordant in dyeing processes.
   • Helps in removing stains and discolorations from textiles and leather.
3. Cleaning Agent
   • Used in household and industrial cleaners for removing mineral deposits and stains.
   • Effective in cleaning hard water stains, ink stains, and grease.
4. Chemical Synthesis
   • Serves as a reagent in chemical manufacturing and laboratory applications.
   • Used in the preparation of some pharmaceuticals and dyes.

Secondary Uses 

1. Wood Treatment
   • Applied in wood bleaching and as a mordant to enhance stain uptake.
2. Rust Stain Removal in Swimming Pools
   • Removes iron and rust stains from pool surfaces and tiles.
3. Food Industry
   • Occasionally used as a food additive (E333) for bleaching and acidity regulation (regulated use).
4. Photography
   • Used in some photographic processes and developers as a reducing agent.