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Phosphoric Acid: The acid, H3PO4, widely used in industrial metal cleaning.

Acidulant: A substance added to food or beverages to lower pH and to impart a tart, acid taste. Phosphoric acid is an acidulant added to cola drinks.

Hydrobromic Acid: Acid liberated during the developing process by the reduction of bromide.

Hydrochloric Acid: Stomach acid.

Hydroxy Acids: Substances penetrating the epidermis and upper dermis aiming to slough dead skin cells, used as anti-aging and anti-wrinkle ingredient in skin care products, the large cosmetic market based . . . View Full Definition

Lactic Acid: A substance caused by anaerobic training of the muscles, a build up prevents continuation of exercise, and a good example is 400 metre runners. Watch how they slow down during the last 100 m . . . View Full Definition

Hyaluronic Acid: Also known as Hyaluronan or, simply, HA, component of the connective tissue, its main function is to cushion and lubricate, it occurs in joints, eyes, heart valves etc., considered to be “th . . . View Full Definition

Hydrolyzed Ascorbic Acid: Substance deeply absorbed into skin cells stimulating collagen synthesis, it works as a powerful antioxidant, used in revitalizing skin care products.

Glycolic Acid: Also known as hydroxyacetic acid, substance with exfoliating properties, used in cosmetic abrasive procedures for dead skin removal and rejuvenation in concentrations of 20%-80% or in at-hom . . . View Full Definition

Eicosapentaenoic Acid: An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oils.