Applications in Various Industries:
- Chemical Industry: Used as a monomer in the production of acrylic polymers and superabsorbent polymers (e.g., in diapers).
- Industrial Use: Employed in the manufacture of adhesives, coatings, and paints.
- Consumer Products: Found in personal care products like diapers, feminine hygiene products, and cosmetics.
Where is Acrylic Acid Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the oxidation of propylene or the hydrolysis of acrylonitrile.
- Consumer Products: Found in adhesives, coatings, and absorbent products.