Acrylic acid

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Acrylic acid projects

chemXplore tracks 8 projects involving acrylic acid.

7 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.

What moved recently

  • 8 October 2026 Arkema Carling acrylic acid purification unit · Operational / Completed · France

Latest news on acrylic acid

2 November 2026
Nippon Shokubai acquires GOO Chemical and makes it a wholly owned subsidiary

Bought 100% of shares for 20,000 million yen to reinforce electronics/semiconductor materials and expand specialty-chemicals portfolio using GOO Chemical’s formulation and photosensitive technologies.

8 October 2026
Arkema opens next-generation acrylic acid purification unit in Carling

New purification unit at Carling cuts energy use by 25% and site carbon intensity by 20%; nearly €150m investment, partly funded by France 2030 and NextGenerationEU.

30 July 2026
Arkema Q2 2026 results

EBITDA +7.4% YoY to €391m and margin 16.1%; organic sales +3.2%; raw-material cost spike prompted pricing moves; FY‑26 EBITDA guidance slightly above last year at constant FX.

20 May 2026
BASF and Cromology convert end‑of‑life tires into binder for Tollens Maxiline+ wall paint

Chemically recycled styrene-acrylate binder from tire pyrolysis oil used in interior wall paint via mass-balance. REDcert² certified; 10 L ≈ 2 tires; reduces fossil feedstock and CO₂.

6 May 2026
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi to invest $10bn in UAE chemicals

Study to develop up to 14 industrial chemicals, adding ~2.2 mtpa capacity in Al Ruwais to support import substitution, local supply‑chain resilience and MIITE industrial strategy.

23 December 2025
Toray Unveils Energy-Efficient Bioreactor Technology

New bioreactor tech cuts energy use by 80-90%, converts chemicals efficiently, and enhances safety. Customizable for diverse applications, it aims to lower costs and environmental impact.

22 September 2025
Lummus and Synthomer Partner to License Acrylic Acid Esters Technology

The partnership will expand technology offerings, leveraging expertise to meet global demand for acrylic acid esters, using both fossil and bio-based feedstocks.

13 May 2025
Borealis Advances Circular Economy in 2024

Borealis boosts circular production, expands product lines, and forms strategic partnerships to enhance recycling and sustainability across sectors in 2024.

18 March 2025
Arkema Advances Acrylic Acid Plant Project in Carling, France

The new plant will enhance energy efficiency by 25% and reduce carbon intensity by 20%, with full operation expected in 2026.

27 September 2023
Arkema to Decarbonize and Enhance Competitiveness at Carling Site

By 2026, a new purification technology will cut CO2 emissions by 20% at the Carling site, supporting a 1.5°C climate goal. This €130M project is partly funded by the French State and EU.

Acrylic acid plants by country

chemXplore tracks 11 plants producing acrylic acid in 7 countries.

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The 4 with the most plants, of 7 countries.

Acrylic acid producers

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The 3 with the most plants, of 9 producers.

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