Polyacrylic acid

Description

A polymer of acrylic acid. Polyacrylic acid is an acrylic resin and is generally used as a sizing agent in the manufacture of nylon.

Synonyms and Related Terms

cido poliacrlico (Esp.); acido poliacrilico (It.); cido poliacrlico (Port.)

Other Properties

Soluble in water, dilute alkalis, methanol, dioxane, dimethylformamide.insoluble in hydrocarbons, methanol, acetone, diethyl ether.