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China, the United States, and Germany are the leading exporters of Polyacrylic acid, collectively accounting for over 60% of global exports in recent years; major importers include South Korea, India, and Mexico, reflecting strong demand from regional polymer and superabsorbent polymer (SAP) manufacturing hubs. Export volumes from China have expanded steadily since 2022, coinciding with moderate upward pressure on Polyacrylic acid prices amid tightening supply-demand balances in Asia-Pacific markets.
Polyacrylic acid is a clear, colorless liquid with a sharp, acrid, penetrating odor and high volatility. It is an unsaturated carboxylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid), classified as a reactive organic chemical intermediate. With a melting point of 13 °C and boiling point of 141 °C, it readily polymerizes and is typically handled with inhibitors to ensure stability. Its primary industrial use is as a monomer in the production of polyPolyacrylic acid and acrylic copolymers, which serve as key components in superabsorbent polymers, water treatment chemicals, dispersants, and thickening agents. Major application areas include personal care products, detergents, coatings, adhesives, and oilfield chemicals.
This chemical is included in Plastics. See more about what is Acrylic acid and Acrylic acid SDS information.
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