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Glacial Acrylic Acid (GAA)

Monomers & Resin Intermediates

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

Glacial Acrylic Acid (GAA)Product sheet

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

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