Acrylic Acid

1. Product Overview

Acrylic Acid is a highly versatile, colorless organic compound primarily used as a key building block in the production of acrylate polymers and copolymers. It plays a critical role in manufacturing superabsorbent polymers, coatings, adhesives, and textiles. The product’s core value lies in its exceptional reactivity, enabling the creation of high-performance materials with superior adhesion, durability, and water absorption properties. Strategically, Acrylic Acid is essential to global supply chains in hygiene, construction, and coatings industries, making it a cornerstone raw material for high-growth, high-demand applications.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: CH₂=CHCOOH (Unsaturated carboxylic acid)
• Purity Level / Grade: Typically ≥ 99.5% (Glacial Acrylic Acid, industrial grade)
• Physical Form: Clear, colorless liquid
• Odor: Sharp, acrid odor
• Density: ~1.05 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Boiling Point: ~141°C
• Melting Point: ~13°C
• Solubility: Fully miscible with water and most organic solvents
• Inhibitor Content: Contains polymerization inhibitors (e.g., MEHQ) for stability
• Packaging Options:
  • Bulk ISO tanks
  • 200 kg drums
  • IBC containers
• Shelf Life: Typically 12 months under recommended storage conditions (cool, inhibited, away from light and heat)

3. Core Industrial Applications

Acrylic Acid is a foundational raw material across multiple industrial sectors:

• Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP):
  Widely used in diapers, sanitary products, and adult incontinence solutions due to its superior water retention capacity.
• Coatings & Paints:
  Enables production of high-performance water-based coatings with enhanced adhesion, weather resistance, and durability.
• Adhesives & Sealants:
  Used in pressure-sensitive adhesives and construction sealants, offering strong bonding and flexibility.
• Textiles & Nonwovens:
  Improves fabric finishing, softness, and resistance properties in industrial and consumer textiles.
• Chemical Intermediates:
  Serves as a precursor for acrylate esters, resins, and specialty chemicals.

Performance Advantage: Acrylic Acid delivers superior polymerization efficiency, enabling manufacturers to achieve higher product performance at optimized production costs compared to alternative monomers.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Consistent High Purity: Ensures reliable downstream processing and uniform product quality
• Stable Supply Chain: Supported by scalable global production and secure sourcing networks
• Efficient Logistics: Flexible packaging and bulk shipping options for seamless integration into large-scale operations
• Cost Competitiveness: Optimized production economics for high-volume industrial buyers
• Sustainability Alignment: Compatible with water-based and low-VOC formulations, supporting environmental compliance
• Technical Support: Comprehensive documentation (COA, MSDS) and application guidance available

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: ~20–22 MT per ISO tank container / ~16–18 MT per 20-ft container (drummed)