What is Acrylic Acid?
Acrylic Acid (CH2=CHCOOH), also known as 2-Propenoic Acid, is a colourless liquid organic compound with a characteristic sharp, acrid odour. It is the simplest unsaturated carboxylic acid and is one of the most important industrial monomers globally. Acrylic Acid is highly reactive due to its double bond and undergoes polymerisation readily, making it the foundational monomer for the production of polyacrylic acid and its derivatives.
Polychem Industries supplies Acrylic Acid in industrial grade to polymer manufacturers, paint and coating companies, adhesive producers, and industrial chemical users across India and internationally. Acrylic Acid is supplied stabilised with MEHQ (monomethyl ether hydroquinone) inhibitor to prevent premature polymerisation during storage and transport.
Safety & Handling Notice
Acrylic Acid is a flammable, corrosive liquid with a strong acrid odour. It is a skin, eye, and respiratory irritant. Handle with full PPE including gloves, goggles, and respiratory protection. Store with inhibitor (MEHQ) at cool temperatures to prevent polymerisation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and oxidising agents.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Grade | Colourless liquid | 99% (Industrial) | Industrial | Superabsorbent polymers, paints, adhesives, coatings |
Applications & Uses
Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP)
The largest application globally. Polyacrylic acid cross-linked with a small amount of cross-linker produces superabsorbent polymers used in baby diapers, adult incontinence products, and feminine hygiene products that can absorb hundreds of times their weight in water.
Paints, Coatings & Adhesives
Used as a monomer in the production of acrylic emulsions and dispersions for water-based paints, architectural coatings, industrial coatings, and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Provides excellent adhesion, weather resistance, and durability.
Detergent Builders
Polyacrylic acid and copolymers produced from acrylic acid are used as scale inhibitors, dispersants, and builders in laundry detergents, industrial cleaners, and water treatment chemicals.
Water Treatment
Polyacrylate dispersants produced from acrylic acid are used in cooling water treatment systems as scale inhibitors and corrosion inhibitors, preventing mineral scale formation on heat exchanger surfaces.
Specialty Polymers
Used in the production of specialty acrylic polymers for textile finishing, leather processing, paper coating, and specialty chemical applications requiring specific rheological or adhesive properties.
Chemical Intermediate
Used as a raw material for the production of acrylic esters (methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate) which are widely used as monomers in polymer synthesis.
Technical Specifications
Acrylic Acid — Key Properties
Why Source Acrylic Acid from Polychem Industries?
- Industrial grade with full quality documentation and Certificate of Analysis
- Supplied with MEHQ inhibitor for safe storage and transport
- Reliable bulk supply for polymer and chemical manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with year-round availability
- Experienced in handling and shipping regulated industrial chemicals
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
