Acrylic Acid
Product Description
| Product | Acrylic Acid |
| CAS | 79-10-7 |
| Formula | C3H4O2 |
| Synonym | AA, Acrylic Acid Glacial, 2-Propenoic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.052 (2020 c) |
| Water | 0.2% Max. |
| Inhibitor (MEHQ) | 200 (+/- 20) |
| Dropping Point | 141.3 |
| @ 140ยฐC | 756 |
| Acidity as Acrylic Acid (wt %) ----- | ------------ |
| Heat Of Plymerization | 18.5 |
| @ 100ยฐC | 174 |
| Color | 20 Max. (APHA) |
| Freezing Point (ยฐC) | 13.2 |
| Dimer Acid | 1.0% Max. |
| Specific Heat (Kcal/kg ยฐC) | 0.5 |
| Specific gravity | 1.047 - 1.057 (@20C) |
| Viscocity (cS @ 25ยฐC) | 1.153 |
| Purity | 99.5% Min |
| Molecular Weight (theoretical) | 72 |
| Uel (Vol %) | ---- |
| Refraction Index @ 20&DEGc | 1.4224 |
| Lel (VOL %) | ---- |
| @ 60ยฐC | 30 |
| @ 80ยฐC | 75 |
| Latent Heat (Kcal/kg ยฐC) | 10.8 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4224 (20 c) |
| Odor | acrid odor |
| Melting Point | 12.1 c |
| Molecular weight | 72.07 |
| Flash Point | (oc) 54.5 c |
| Boiling Point | 140.9 c |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | Used as a raw material for acrylic esters in the production of resins, industrial coatings, adhesives, and textiles. Viscosity Modifier; Flocculant; Maintains viscosity of drilling mud, prevents fluid loss. |
| Class | Acrylates and Methacrylates, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Dispersants / Deflocculants, Viscosifiers, Commercial Chemicals, Drilling Fluid Additives, Industrial Chemicals, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
| Function | Intermediates, Drilling Fluid Additives, Viscosity Control, Flocculant |
| Industry | Industrial, Resin & Coating, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing |

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