25085-02-3

Basic information

• Product Name: POLYACRYLAMIDE
• Synonyms: LINEAR POLYACRYLAMIDE;AQUACIDE IV;GENELUTE(TM)-LPA;ACRYLAMIDE POLYMER;ACRYLAMIDE RESIN;POLYACRYLAMIDE RESIN;POLY(ACRYLAMIDE/ACRYLIC ACID NA SALT);SPAR-50
• CAS NO: 25085-02-3
• Molecular Formula: (C3H5NO)n
• Molecular Weight: 167.14
• EINECS: 203-750-9
• Product Categories: Polymers
• Mol File: 25085-02-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: > 150ºC
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.189 g/mL at 25 °C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.452
• CAS DataBase Reference: POLYACRYLAMIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: POLYACRYLAMIDE(25085-02-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: POLYACRYLAMIDE(25085-02-3)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: 24/25
• Hazardous Substances Data: 25085-02-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Polyacrylamide is a synthetic, high molecular weight polymer with a range of applications in various industries. It is primarily used as a binder, thickening agent, coagulant, and stabilizer. In the field of wastewater treatment, polyacrylamide acts as a flocculant, enabling particles in water to aggregate and settle. It's also used in oil recovery, soil conditioning, papermaking, mining, and biomedicine. Importantly, it's a key component in electrophoresis, a technique used in laboratories to separate DNA, RNA, and proteins. However, polyacrylamide can be harmful if handled incorrectly or if it breaks down into acrylamide - a neurotoxin and potential carcinogen.