Acrylic acid, [waste] appears as a colorless liquid with a distinctive acrid odor. Combustible. Flash point 130°F. Boiling point 286°F. Freezing point 121°F. Corrosive to metals and tissue. May polymerize under prolonged exposure to fire or heat. If polymerization occurs in a container violent rupture may occur. Generally shipped with an inhibitor such as hydroquinone to prevent polymerization.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaC3H4O2
Density:1.05g/cm³g/cm³
Boiling Point:
Solubility:Miscible with water, ethanol and diethyl ether.
Molecular Weight:72.07g/mol
Flash Point:48-55℃
Melting Point:
Uses
Mainly used for the preparation of acrylic resins.
Safety, Security & Risk
This polymerizes readily upon heating under the action of light, oxygen, oxidizing agents such as peroxides, or other activators (acids, iron salts).Risk of fire or explosion.It decomposes on heating, producing toxic fumes.This substance is a moderately strong acid.It reacts violently with strong bases and amines.Corrosive to many metals including nickel and copper.