Acrylic acid: Regulation Corrosive, and capable of a runaway explosion
Summary Overview Correlation Production route Production Feedstocks Cycles Trading Movement Regulation Characteristics Emissions Relationships Hazards Classification UN number Key risks Flammable liquid cat 3; acute toxicity cat 4 (oral, dermal, inhalation); skin corrosion cat 1A; aquatic acute 1 UN2218 Corrosive and can undergo runaway polymerisation (the 2012 Nippon Shokubai Himeji explosion killed one firefighter and injured dozens, indicative).
Main rules Where Rule Effect EU REACH; VOC Directive favours water-based acrylic paints Supports demand. US TSCA; EPA VOC rules for coatings Supports water-based acrylics. China Hazardous chemicals catalogue Licensing.
India Rule Effect MSIHC Rules 1989 Acrylic acid listed as hazardous; storage safety plans. BIS standards for paints and adhesives; Plastic Waste Management Rules for diapers (EPR) Sanitary waste rules may shape SAP demand (indicative).
Trade measures No major duties on acrylic acid confirmed China dominates exports Supply risk India depends on imports until IOCL's unit runs; supply globally is ample. Not on critical lists.