Description
1. Product Overview
Acrylic Acid Derivatives (including Methyl Acrylate, Ethyl Acrylate, Butyl Acrylate, and 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate) are key monomers for polymerization processes. Primarily used in adhesives, paints, textiles, and personal care absorbents, they offer superior reactivity and crosslinking capability. Their strategic market value lies in enabling high-solid, low-VOC formulations demanded by evolving environmental regulations. For industrial buyers, they represent a critical raw material for performance differentiation in high-margin end markets.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
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Chemical composition: Acrylate esters (C4–C8 alkyl chains), stabilized with MEHQ (250–300 ppm)
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Purity grade: ≥99.5% (GC area %); industrial/technical grade
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Physical characteristics: Clear, colorless liquid; density (20°C) 0.89–0.95 g/cm³; viscosity < 2 cP; low water content ≤0.05%
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Packaging options: Bulk isotanks (22 MT), IBC totes (1,000 L), HDPE drums (200 kg), or flexitanks
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Shelf life: 12 months when stored under nitrogen blanket at ≤30°C, away from light and initiators
3. Core Industrial Applications
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Adhesives & sealants (pressure-sensitive, laminating, structural): Provides faster cure response and higher peel strength compared to vinyl acetate or styrene-based alternatives.
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Paints & coatings (architectural, automotive, industrial): Enables weather-resistant, flexible films with lower coalescent solvent demand, reducing VOC compliance cost.
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Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) for diapers & hygiene: Neutralized acrylic acid offers 30% higher absorbency under load vs. competing hydrophilic monomers.
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Textile & leather finishing: Improves hand feel, abrasion resistance, and wash durability with fewer crosslinking defects than epoxy-based systems.
4. Competitive Advantages
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Quality consistency: Lot-to-lot purity variance <0.2% – supported by ISO 9001:2024 and real-time SPC monitoring.
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Supply reliability: Dual-sourced raw materials and three dedicated manufacturing hubs (Asia, Europe, US) ensuring 99.5% on-time-in-full delivery.
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Logistics capability: In-house fleet of stainless-steel isotanks and temperature-controlled container booking across 40+ ports.
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Price competitiveness: Long-term olefin contracts and back-integrated acrylic acid production reduce spot market exposure.
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Sustainability: Mass-balance certified bio-attributed grades available (ISCC PLUS) and returnable packaging programs.
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Technical support: Free application lab testing, formulation troubleshooting, and certificate of analysis per batch via digital portal.
5. Commercial & Supply Information
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Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 MT per product grade
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Bulk loading capacity: 20 MT per 20-foot ISO tank container (max fill 95%)
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Standard incoterms: FOB, CIF, CFR – with 7–14 day lead time for bulk orders after LC or advance payment












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