Carbopol is used in the manufacture of plastics, paint formulations, and other products. Exposure occurs mainly in the workplace. It is a strong irritant to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans. No information is available on the reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects of acrylic acid in humans. Animal cancer studies have reported both positive and negative results. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include prop-2-enoic acid, Propenoic acid, Vinylformic acid and Acroleic acid. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 6581.
Acrylic acid
| CAS No | 79-10-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 72.06 g/mol |
| Synonyms | prop-2-enoic acid |
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Carbopol is used in the manufacture of plastics, paint formulations, and other products. Exposure occurs mainly in the workplace. It is a strong irritant to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans.
The listed CAS number is 79-10-7.
The listed molecular formula is C3H4O2.
The listed molecular weight is 72.06 g/mol.
prop-2-enoic acid.
The source lists prop-2-enoic acid, Propenoic acid, Vinylformic acid and Acroleic acid.