Sodium acrylate

Agent Name
Sodium acrylate
CAS Number
7446-81-3
Formula
C3-H4-O2.Na
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Sodium acrylate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, sodium salt; Acrylic acid, sodium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Liquid; [IUCLID] White to cream colored solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Permitted by FDA for use in foods and herbicides; Used as the active ingredient in a liquid deodorant; [HSDB] Used as an intermediate for polymers; [IUCLID]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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