The acrylic acid is a colorless and sharp smell liquid which is easily polymerized and miscible with water. It is inflammable, mildly toxic and of high industrial importance. The acrylic acid is prepared and marketed in many different ways. It is stored in bottles or barrels or tanks. Its many derivatives are used in many industries including:
- Acrylate Esters – which are used in:
- Decorative and industrial coatings, adhesives, paper and leather coatings, textiles, polishes, carpet backing compounds, and tablet coatings.
- Impact modifiers.
- Co polymers with ethylene, styrene, vinyl acetate etc.
- Acrylic Fibers.
- Super absorbent polymers (SAP) – which is used mainly in diapers.
- Detergent Polymers.