# Acrylic acid: Regulation

Corrosive, and capable of a runaway explosion

Source page: https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/regulation/

What this tab covers How it is regulated and what could disrupt supply: hazard classification, rules in the EU, US and India, anti-dumping duties and other trade measures, and supply-risk notes.

#### 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.

## Other sections

- [Summary](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/index.md)
- [Overview](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/overview/index.md)
- [Correlation](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/correlation/index.md)
- [Production route](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/routes/index.md)
- [Production](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/production/index.md)
- [Feedstocks](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/feedstocks/index.md)
- [Cycles](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/cycles/index.md)
- [Trading](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/trading/index.md)
- [Movement](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/movement/index.md)
- [Characteristics](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/characteristics/index.md)
- [Emissions](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/emissions/index.md)
- [Relationships](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/acrylic_acid/links/index.md)