Product introduction
Acrylic acid (IUPAC: propenoic acid; CAS 79-10-7) is a reactive, unsaturated carboxylic acid supplied commercially as a clear to pale yellow corrosive liquid. It is a primary monomer for manufacturing polyacrylic acid, acrylate esters and a wide range of acrylic polymers used in coatings, adhesives, superabsorbent polymers, and specialty resins. Commercial offerings include stabilized (with polymerisation inhibitor) and inhibitor-free process grades; purchasers should request lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to confirm inhibitor status, assay and impurity profile.
Applications & Descriptions
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Monomer For Acrylic Polymers
Used as the principal monomer to produce polyacrylic acid and acrylic copolymers for paints, coatings, thickeners and specialty resins. -
Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) Feedstock
Employed in the manufacture of crosslinked polyacrylic acid-based SAP used in hygiene products, medical dressings and water-absorbent applications. -
Acrylic Esters & Specialty Monomers
Reacted to form acrylate esters (e.g., butyl acrylate, methyl acrylate) which serve as building blocks for elastomers, adhesives and coatings. -
Adhesives, Sealants & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSA)
Used in formulation of acrylic adhesives and PSAs where tack, peel and long-term ageing resistance are required. -
Water Treatment & Flocculant Polymers
Polymerised or copolymerised to produce polyacrylamides and polyacrylic acid derivatives used as flocculants, dispersants and scale inhibitors. -
Chemical Intermediate For Functionalisation
Used to introduce carboxylic functionality via grafting or copolymerisation into specialty polymers, surfactants and surface-modification chemistries.
