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Data Legend. The Acrylic Acid price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 6 locations, as follows:
- US: Acrylic Acid, United States, transaction, fob
- SAM: Acrylic Acid, South America, transaction, cif, Brazil
- EUR: Acrylic Acid, Europe, transaction, fob, Belgium
- SEA: Acrylic Acid, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, cif, Thailand
- CN: Acrylic Acid, China, spot, exw
- MDE: Acrylic Acid, Middle East, transaction, cif, Turkey
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Price Dynamics. The Acrylic Acid price in United States increased during November 2018 to 1,510 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 0.7% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Acrylic Acid prices in United States increased significantly by 11%. Meanwhile, in Belgium, the average price of Acrylic Acid amounted to 990 USD per metric ton, from 1,230 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Acrylic Acid price in Belgium is 11% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Acrylic Acid in China declined considerably throughout November 2018, reaching 1,280 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 11% lower than the average price in the previous month and 0.8% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, Acrylic Acid prices in Thailand were flat during November 2018, and were rise when compared to the average price in the preceding yeara rise of 2% from the previous year’s price.
The Acrylic Acid prices in Turkey experienced a modest rise of 50 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 1,390 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Turkey meant a rise of 4% on a monthly basis and a rise of 15% on a yearly basis. On the other hand, in November 2018, the Acrylic Acid price in Brazil witnessed a rise of 50 USD per metric ton when compared against the previous month's price, to 1,480 USD per metric ton. The November 2018 price in Brazil is 6% higher than the price one year before.
About Acrylic Acid. Acrylic Acid (a.k.a. Acroleic Acid, Propenoic Acid) is a moderately strong unsaturated carboxylic acid, consisting of an ethene substituted by a carboxy group. It is a colorless liquid with a strong acrid odor. The presence of a carboxy group in its structure provides anionic characteristics and higher reactivity with epoxides and alcohols.
On a commercial scale, Acrylic Acid is primarily produced from the oxidation of propylene and/or propane derived from oil or natural gas, which are nonrenewable fossil carbon-based starting materials. Over the past years, research efforts have been made towards manufacturing Acrylic Acid from naturally renewable starting materials. In fact, alternative Acrylic Acid routes have emerged, using the following starting materials: lactic acid or 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) (both obtained by fermentation of glucose or molasses originating from the biomass); or glycerol byproduct from biofuels production, based on methanolysis of vegetable oils.
Because of its relatively high corrosiveness, it should be stored in equipment made of or lined with glass, polyethylene, polypropylene, or stainless steel. The recommended bulk storage temperature is 15-25°C since this temperature range avoids freezing. Inadvertent polymerization can be avoided at this temperature and with adequate inhibition. The standard level of inhibitor in commercially available acrylic acid is 180-220 ppm MEHQ (Hydroquinone monomethyl ether) with dissolved oxygen for stabilization. Therefore, an atmosphere containing 5 to 21 vol. % of oxygen should be maintained above the acrylic acid as pure oxygen could create a fire hazard. Steam, pure nitrogen or any other inter gases could reduce the dissolved oxygen to a dangerously low level where the effectiveness of the inhibitor could be greatly reduced.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Acrylic Acid are listed below.
- Propylene + oxygen (oxidation),
- Glycerol + oxygen (dehydration/oxidation),
- Acetylene + oxygen + water (hydrocarboxylation),
- Acrylonitrile + water (hydrolysis)
The uses and applications of Acrylic Acid may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Acrylic Acid are ester-grade (technical grade, approx. 94% purity) and glacial (polymer grade, generally 99.6% minimum purity).
This acid is a versatile monomer employed as building block for a variety of polymer formulations. It is directly used in the production of an acrylic acid polymer or, after esterification with alcohols, in the production of the polymer of the corresponding ester. These acrylate esters are in turn widely used in a range of applications. The main end-uses of acrylic esters are presented next: surface coatings; textiles; acrylic fibers; adhesives; additives; detergent co-builders.
