Glacial Acrylic Acid (GAA)
Acrylic monomer for acrylic polymers and emulsions, superabsorbent polymers and paints and coatings.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
- Certifications
- REACH
Overview
- Acrylic monomer
- CAS 79-10-7
- Purity ≥ 99.5 %
- REACH registered
- ISO tanks, IBCs and drums
Glacial Acrylic Acid (GAA) is an acrylic monomer (CAS 79-10-7 · C₃H₄O₂). Main applications: acrylic polymers and emulsions, superabsorbent polymers, paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, detergents and cleaners and water and wastewater treatment.
Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
Typical analysis
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99.5 % |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | ≤ 10–15 |
| Water content | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Content (CH₃COOH) | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Inhibitor (MEHQ) | 200 ± 20 ppm |
| Content (dimer) | ≤ 0.5 % |
Specifications
| Product type | Acrylic monomer |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 79-10-7 |
| Molecular formula | C₃H₄O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 72.06 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-Propenoic acid, vinylformic acid, acrylic acid |
| EU REACH | Registered |
Packaging
ISO tank container (bulk)
IBC
Drums


