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Oxalic Acid in Kenya | Sanvil Industries Ltd

Oxalic Acid is a versatile industrial organic acid widely used in metal cleaning, rust and stain removal, textile processing, leather treatment, wood restoration, mineral processing, chemical manufacturing, and laboratory applications. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply high-quality Oxalic Acid across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania at competitive wholesale and bulk prices, ensuring consistent quality, reliable performance, and dependable availability for industrial and commercial customers.

Product Description – Oxalic Acid

Oxalic Acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula C₂H₂O₄ in its anhydrous form. Commercial material is also commonly supplied as Oxalic Acid Dihydrate (C₂H₂O₄·2H₂O). It typically appears as a white crystalline powder or crystals and is soluble in water.

Manufacturers and industrial users value the compound for its acidic, cleaning, chelating, and reducing properties. Appropriate formulations use it for removing rust, mineral deposits, and certain stains from compatible surfaces and materials.

The textile, leather, wood-processing, mining, chemical, and laboratory sectors also use suitable grades for controlled manufacturing and processing applications. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply Oxalic Acid for different commercial and industrial requirements, backed by competitive pricing and reliable delivery throughout East Africa.

Applications of Oxalic Acid

1. Rust Removal

Suitable industrial formulations use it to remove rust and iron staining from compatible metal and other surfaces.

2. Metal Cleaning

Metal-processing industries use the compound in controlled cleaning, surface preparation, and finishing operations.

3. Wood Cleaning and Restoration

Woodworkers use appropriately formulated products to reduce certain stains and discoloration on suitable wooden surfaces.

4. Textile Processing

Textile manufacturers use the acid in selected bleaching, dyeing, cleaning, and finishing processes.

5. Leather Processing

Tanneries use it in selected leather-treatment and processing operations.

6. Mineral Processing

Mining and mineral-processing industries use the compound in selected beneficiation and purification processes.

7. Industrial Cleaning Products

Chemical manufacturers incorporate it into selected formulated cleaners and stain-removal products.

8. Chemical Manufacturing

The chemical industry uses C₂H₂O₄ as a raw material, reagent, and intermediate in various controlled processes.

9. Laboratory Applications

Laboratories use suitable reagent-grade material in analytical chemistry, research, and chemical preparation.

10. Scale and Mineral Deposit Removal

Properly formulated products use it to address certain mineral and iron deposits on compatible industrial surfaces.

Key Features & Benefits of Oxalic Acid

1. Effective Rust and Stain Removal

Useful in appropriately formulated products for removing iron staining, rust, and selected mineral deposits.

2. Good Chelating Properties

Can bind certain metal ions, supporting its use in cleaning and chemical-processing applications.

3. Useful Reducing Properties

Provides useful chemical functionality in selected textile, laboratory, and industrial processes.

4. Good Water Solubility

Suitable commercial grades dissolve in water for convenient preparation of controlled industrial formulations.

5. Versatile Cleaning Applications

Useful across metal treatment, wood restoration, textiles, and specialty industrial cleaning.

6. Multiple Grades Available

Industrial, technical, and laboratory specifications can support different application requirements.

7. Consistent Product Quality

Controlled specifications support dependable manufacturing and processing performance.

8. Competitive Pricing & Reliable Supply

Sanvil Industries Ltd provides competitive wholesale and bulk pricing with dependable supply throughout East Africa.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Why Choose Sanvil Industries Ltd

• Trusted supplier of industrial and laboratory chemicals.
• Quality Oxalic Acid for different manufacturing requirements.
• Competitive wholesale and bulk pricing.
• Reliable stock availability for manufacturers and distributors.
• COA and SDS/MSDS available upon request.
• Fast delivery across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Assistance in selecting the appropriate grade and specification.
• Prompt quotations for commercial and bulk requirements.

Safety & Handling

Oxalic Acid is harmful if swallowed and can cause serious eye and skin injury depending on exposure and concentration. Industrial users should wear appropriate PPE, avoid generating or inhaling dust, and follow the product-specific SDS. Keep the chemical in properly labelled containers and away from incompatible materials.

FAQs

Q1. What is Oxalic Acid mainly used for?

A: It is widely used in rust and stain removal, metal cleaning, textile processing, leather treatment, wood restoration, mineral processing, chemical manufacturing, and laboratories.

Q2. What is the chemical formula of Oxalic Acid?

A: Anhydrous Oxalic Acid has the formula C₂H₂O₄, while the commonly supplied dihydrate has the formula C₂H₂O₄·2H₂O.

Q3. Can Oxalic Acid remove rust?

A: Yes. It is used in appropriately formulated products to remove iron oxide and rust staining from compatible surfaces.

Q4. Can it be used for wood cleaning?

A: Yes. Properly formulated products can help reduce certain iron stains and discoloration on suitable wooden surfaces.

Q5. Is Oxalic Acid used in textile manufacturing?

A: Yes. Textile processors use it in selected cleaning, bleaching, dyeing, and finishing operations.

Q6. Is Oxalic Acid soluble in water?

A: Yes. It is soluble in water, although solubility depends on temperature and the form of the material.

Q7. What is the difference between anhydrous and dihydrate Oxalic Acid?

A: The dihydrate contains two molecules of water of crystallization, while the anhydrous form contains no water of crystallization.

Q8. How should Oxalic Acid be stored?

A: Store it in tightly closed, properly labelled packaging in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area according to the product SDS.

Q9. Are COA and SDS/MSDS available?

A: Yes. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are available upon request for applicable product batches.

Q10. Which countries does Sanvil Industries Ltd supply?

A: We supply Oxalic Acid throughout Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and other East African markets.

Contact Us

For quotations or bulk orders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, contact Sanvil Industries Ltd for competitive prices and fast delivery.

Sanvil Industries Ltd
📍 Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
📞 Phone: +254 722343016
📧 Email: sanvilindustries@gmail.com