Description

Acrolein/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a synthetic polymer formed from the copolymerization of acrolein and acrylic acid. This versatile polymer is valued for its unique combination of reactive aldehyde groups and carboxylic acid functionality, enabling its use as a key intermediate and performance additive. It is primarily utilized in industries such as water treatment, paper manufacturing, textiles, and personal care for its flocculating, dispersing, and cross-linking properties.

Application

• Water Treatment: Acts as a flocculant and scale inhibitor in industrial water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Paper Industry: Used as a retention aid, drainage aid, and dry strength agent to improve paper quality and production efficiency.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a dye-fixing agent, printing paste thickener, and finishing agent to enhance fabric properties.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a film-forming agent, stabilizer, and viscosity modifier in hair care and skincare formulations.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Employed as a cross-linking agent and modifier to improve adhesive strength and water resistance.
• Leather Tanning: Used as a retanning agent and filler to improve leather softness, fullness, and dye uptake.
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Utilized as a mobility control agent in polymer flooding operations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acrolein/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
CAS No.	28349-72-6
Molecular Formula	(C3H4O • C3H4O2)x
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Acrolein-Acrylic Acid Copolymer; Poly(acrolein-co-acrylic acid); 2-Propenal polymer with 2-propenoic acid; Acrylic acid-acrolein copolymer; Acrolein/AA copolymer; ACA copolymer; Aldehyde-functional acrylic copolymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Acrolein/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent performance, including assessment of molecular weight distribution, functional group content, and viscosity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (as copolymer)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 5.0%
Viscosity (specified solution)	Contact for details
pH (1% aqueous solution)	3.0 - 6.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.