Sasol Glacial Acrylic Acid

Glacial acrylic acid of 99.5% purity. Used as a feedstock for manufacturing acrylates. Also used as an intermediate in the production of super absorbent polymers and carbomer for the personal care industry, as well as water treatment chemicals. Other applications include pulp and paper, clay, textiles and surface coatings. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Acrylic Acid

Functions: Intermediate

CAS Number: 79-10-7

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

Synonyms: 2-Propenoic acid, Acroleic Acid, Ethylenecarboxylic Acid, Prop-2-enoic Acid, Propene Acid, Propenoic Acid, Vinylformic Acid

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
79-10-7
EC No.
201-177-9

Applications & Uses

Markets
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Inks  and Toners
  • Adhesives and sealants
  • Coating products
  • Non-metal-surface treatment products
  • Laboratory chemicals
  • Paper chemicals and dyes
  • Polymers and washing
  • Cleaning products

Glacial Acrylic Acid is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction and scientific research and development. It is also used in the manufacturing of Plastic Products.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Strong Odor
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Inhibitor (MeHQ)200 ± 20mg/kgASTM D3125
Colormax. 20—EN ISO 6271
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Acrylic Acid Contentmin. 95.5mass %GC

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

  • Wear personal protective equipment.
  • Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
  • Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Use explosion-proof equipment.
  • Polymerisation is a highly exothermic reaction and may generate sufficient heat to cause thermal decomposition and/or rupture containers.

Storage

  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.The stabilizer is only effective in the presence of oxygen.Keep away from heat.