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acrylic acid, obtained from plant, is later upgraded to two different grades of acrylic
acids. Technical Grade or ester grade acrylic acid (94% purity and the remaining 6%
comprises mainly maleic anhydride, propionic acid, acetic acid, and furfural) and
glacial and polymer grade acrylic acid (98–99.7% purity) [133]. About 55% of the
crude acrylic acid is used as ester grade acrylic acid. The remaining 45% is further
purified to make glacial acrylic acid. Commodity acrylic esters are produced from
ester or technical grade acrylic acid. Commodity acrylic esters are widely used for
the production of surface coatings materials, sealants and adhesives, textiles, plastic
additives, and paper treatments. Polyacrylic acid, polyacrylic acid copolymers, and
anionic polyelectrolytes-based polymers are produced using highly purified acrylic
acid, i.e., glacial acrylic acid. Polyacrylic acids are further modified to produce
superabsorbent polymers (SAPs). Some other applications of homo and co- polymers
of polyacrylic acid and acrylates are dispersants/antiscalants, anionic polyelectrolytes for water treatment, and rheology modifiers. The increasing area of applications for acrylic acid is superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) and detergent polymers.
SAPs are cross-linked polyacrylates that have the ability to absorb more than
100–200 times liquid of their own weight. Detergent polymers made from combination of homopolymer polyacrylates and copolymers of polyacrylic acid with maleic
anhydride and then the combination are used both in zeolites and phosphates-based
washing powder formulations. Increasing middle-class population, extending lifespan and health awareness increasing demand, consumption, and growth for the
acrylic acid (AA)-based superabsorbent polymer market [134].
4.3.2 Global Acrylic Acid Market Overview
Global acrylic acid market is expected to reach USD 22.6 billion by 2022. According
to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc., the key driver for expecting market
growth is the increasing demand of glacial acrylic acid in superabsorbent polymers
(SAP) production. Versatile applications of SAP in niche segments such as water
treatment chemicals and radiation-cured coatings in emerging markets of Asia
Pacific and Central & South America are expected to contribute important role in
high demand acrylic acid growth projection. Consumption of acrylate esters took an
estimated 50% of demand share till 2014. Growing application of various acrylate
derivatives such as ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and 2-EHA for usage in paints,
coatings, and textiles industry is expected to contribute to the product’s growth further. As per the current glacial acrylic acid consumption, it is expected to witness
the highest CAGR projection of 5.7% from 2015 to 2022 as per Fig. 13.
There are several key manufacturers of acrylic acid and acrylic-based derivatives
for consumers products. Companies like Arkema (France), Evonik Industries
(Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Hexion Inc. (U.S.), BASF SE
(Germany), Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (Japan), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings
Corporation (Japan), Holding (Russia), PJSC Sibur LG Chem Ltd., and Sasol
Limited (South Africa) are leading the market shares.
C3-Based Petrochemicals: Recent Advances in Processes and Catalysts
acrylic acid, obtained from plant, is later upgraded to two different grades of acrylic
acids. Technical Grade or ester grade acrylic acid (94% purity and the remaining 6%
comprises mainly maleic anhydride, propionic acid, acetic acid, and furfural) and
glacial and polymer grade acrylic acid (98–99.7% purity) [133]. About 55% of the
crude acrylic acid is used as ester grade acrylic acid. The remaining 45% is further
purified to make glacial acrylic acid. Commodity acrylic esters are produced from
ester or technical grade acrylic acid. Commodity acrylic esters are widely used for
the production of surface coatings materials, sealants and adhesives, textiles, plastic
additives, and paper treatments. Polyacrylic acid, polyacrylic acid copolymers, and
anionic polyelectrolytes-based polymers are produced using highly purified acrylic
acid, i.e., glacial acrylic acid. Polyacrylic acids are further modified to produce
superabsorbent polymers (SAPs). Some other applications of homo and co- polymers
of polyacrylic acid and acrylates are dispersants/antiscalants, anionic polyelectrolytes for water treatment, and rheology modifiers. The increasing area of applications for acrylic acid is superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) and detergent polymers.
SAPs are cross-linked polyacrylates that have the ability to absorb more than
100–200 times liquid of their own weight. Detergent polymers made from combination of homopolymer polyacrylates and copolymers of polyacrylic acid with maleic
anhydride and then the combination are used both in zeolites and phosphates-based
washing powder formulations. Increasing middle-class population, extending lifespan and health awareness increasing demand, consumption, and growth for the
acrylic acid (AA)-based superabsorbent polymer market [134].
4.3.2 Global Acrylic Acid Market Overview
Global acrylic acid market is expected to reach USD 22.6 billion by 2022. According
to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc., the key driver for expecting market
growth is the increasing demand of glacial acrylic acid in superabsorbent polymers
(SAP) production. Versatile applications of SAP in niche segments such as water
treatment chemicals and radiation-cured coatings in emerging markets of Asia
Pacific and Central & South America are expected to contribute important role in
high demand acrylic acid growth projection. Consumption of acrylate esters took an
estimated 50% of demand share till 2014. Growing application of various acrylate
derivatives such as ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and 2-EHA for usage in paints,
coatings, and textiles industry is expected to contribute to the product’s growth further. As per the current glacial acrylic acid consumption, it is expected to witness
the highest CAGR projection of 5.7% from 2015 to 2022 as per Fig. 13.
There are several key manufacturers of acrylic acid and acrylic-based derivatives
for consumers products. Companies like Arkema (France), Evonik Industries
(Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Hexion Inc. (U.S.), BASF SE
(Germany), Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (Japan), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings
Corporation (Japan), Holding (Russia), PJSC Sibur LG Chem Ltd., and Sasol
Limited (South Africa) are leading the market shares.
C3-Based Petrochemicals: Recent Advances in Processes and Catalysts