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Description :
Acrylic acid is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a conditioning agent and artificial nail builder. It is also used in some cleaning products. It is most widely used as a chemical intermediate to make plastics, coatings, adhesives, and superabsorbent polymers.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics, personal care products, and cleaning products.
Health Impacts: Acrylic acid skin, respiratory, and serious eye irritation. It also has toxic effects on aquatic life.
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PubChem: Acrylic acid (Accessed June 2024)