Polyacrylic Acid – Water Treatment and Industrial Polymer

🧪 CAS Number: 9003-01-4

🌟 Product Description

Polyacrylic acid is a water-soluble, colorless to slightly yellow anionic polyelectrolyte. With its high molecular weight and polymeric structure, it is widely used as a dispersant, water softener, and chelating agent. It is especially effective in preventing scale and mineral deposition in water treatment. It also finds applications in detergents, textiles, paper production, and industrial cleaning formulations.

🏭 Applications

💧 Scale and mineral control in water treatment

🧴 Prevention of inorganic salt deposits in detergents

📄 Dispersant in paper industry

👕 Auxiliary chemical in textile processing

⚙️ Additive in industrial cleaning products

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless to yellowish liquid

Odor: Slight characteristic odor

Molecular Formula: (C3H4O2)n

Molecular Weight: Variable (typically 2000–5000 g/mol)

pH (1% solution): 3.0 ± 0.5

Solubility: Completely soluble in water

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Polyacrylic acid should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Long-term contact with metal containers is not recommended. May cause irritation to skin and eyes; protective equipment is advised.

🔑 Keywords

polyacrylic acid, CAS 9003-01-4, dispersant, water treatment chemical, detergent additive, polyelectrolyte

📛 Other Names

PAA, Poly(2-propenoic acid)