Main Applications:

1. Polymer Synthesis:
   • Acrylic acid is a key monomer used in the synthesis of various water-soluble polymers, including polyacrylic acid (PAA), acrylate esters, and polyacrylate salts. These polymers are widely used in coatings, adhesives, glues, emulsions, and water-based paints.
   • Polymers made from acrylic acid are known for their excellent adhesion, water resistance, and chemical stability, making them essential in many industrial fields.
2. Coatings and Inks:
   • Acrylic acid is widely used in the production of water-based coatings and inks. By copolymerizing with other monomers, acrylic acid improves the adhesion, weatherability, gloss, and resistance to pollution of the coatings and inks. This makes it useful in architectural coatings, automotive coatings, and protective coatings.
3. Water Treatment:
   • Acrylic acid and its derivatives are widely used in water treatment, particularly for purifying water and removing pollutants. It can form gels or polymer membranes to adsorb harmful substances from water, improving water quality.
4. Textiles:
   • In textile coatings and fiber treatments, acrylic acid and its derivatives improve the durability, flexibility, and water resistance of fibers. It also enhances the affinity between fabrics and dyes, ensuring more uniform and durable coloration.
5. Fertilizers and Agriculture:
   • Acrylic acid is used in the production of water-soluble fertilizers, especially as a key raw material for polymer-based fertilizers, which enhance the stability and controlled release of fertilizers.
   • It can also serve as a carrier for some pesticides used in slow-release formulations.
6. Pharmaceutical Industry:
   • In the pharmaceutical industry, acrylic acid and its polymers are used in the production of drug delivery systems, hydrogels, and wound dressings. Their hydrophilic properties and good biocompatibility make them ideal materials for medical applications.
7. Other Applications:
   • Acrylic acid is also used in personal care products, cosmetics, and cleaning agents, where it serves as a thickening agent, moisturizing agent, and adhesive.