Acrylic Acid (stabilized) — properties & hazards overview

Name: Acrylic acid Formula: C₃H₄O₂ CAS: 79-10-7 UN: 2218 (stabilized)
DANGER — corrosive, polymerisable monomer; runaway risk if inhibitor is depleted or overheated. Maintain inhibitor (e.g., MEHQ with O₂), temperature control, and avoid contamination.
Boiling point
~ 140 °C
Flash point
Moderate (combustible)
Vapour
Pungent; polymerises if unstabilized
Water solubility
Miscible
Toxicity
corrosive/irritant
Flammability
combustible
Chronic risk
sensitisation possible
Environmental
VOC/COD load
PropertyValue / Note
ReactivityUnsaturated acid; self-polymerises exothermically if inhibitor depleted or heated.
InhibitorTypically MEHQ; requires dissolved oxygen — monitor inhibitor level & temperature.
MaterialsFRP, PVC-C, PP, PTFE; 316L generally acceptable. Avoid copper; manage fouling from polymer deposits.
UsesMonomer for acrylics, coatings, adhesives.

*Handle as stabilised product; temperature, oxygen and inhibitor control are critical.

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