Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid) under K-REACH
C3H4O2 · 丙烯酸
Status: Registered. Acrylic acid is registered under K-REACH and listed as a Priority Existing Chemical (PEC). NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list. NOT on Korean Drug Management Act precursor list. NO active Korean AD/CVD case. Korea has substantial domestic acrylic acid production (LG Chem Yeosu, Toagosei Korea Daesan); structurally balanced. KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies for Chinese-origin imports.
K-REACH treats acrylic acid as a routine PEC-registered substance with no TCCA overlay. Korea has substantial domestic acrylic acid production at Yeosu + Daesan integrated with acrylic ester chains. NO active Korean AD/CVD case. **Acrylic acid distinguishing pattern across all 5 regimes**: closes propylene oxidation chain (propylene + air → acrolein → acrylic acid; ~99% globally) + Skin Corr. 1A + Acute Tox. 4 + Aquatic Acute 1 + SAP / superabsorbent polymer (sodium polyacrylate) primary downstream chain (~30% of demand, hygiene products + diapers + agricultural water-retention) + acrylic ester chain (methyl + ethyl + butyl + 2-EH acrylate, ~50% combined for paint + coating + adhesive + textile-finishing).
Listing and threshold
| Substance | Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid) (CAS 79-10-7), C3H4O2 |
|---|---|
| Regime | Korea Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (Act No. 11789, "K-REACH" amended 2018) |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Korea |
| Status | Registered |
| Tonnage threshold | K-REACH registration required for existing chemicals manufactured or imported >1 tonne/year (verified per Korean Ministry of Environment / NIER guidance, https://chemical.chemlinked.com/chempedia/k-reach; threshold for new substances was reduced from 0.1 t/y to 1 t/y effective 1 January 2025 per K-REACH 2025 amendment) |
Classifications under this regime
- Korean GHS classification: full hazard profile matching REACH
- Signal word: DANGER
- NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list
- Korean Customs Service (KCS) HS code: 291611
Restrictions and conditions of use
- No TCCA Toxic Chemicals Handling Permit required
- Korea Industrial Safety and Health Act (KOSHA) MSDS in Korean required
- NO active Korean AD/CVD case
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies
Importer obligations
The Korean importer of record must hold K-REACH registration. Korea has substantial domestic acrylic acid production at Yeosu + Daesan. Korean downstream consumers: LG Chem (acrylic ester chain at Yeosu), Toagosei Korea (acrylic ester chain at Daesan), Korean diaper / hygiene product industry (SAP demand), Korean paint + coating industry.
Required documents
- K-REACH registration number on Korean side
- Korean-language MSDS
- Korean Customs Service (KCS) declaration with HS code 291611
- China-Korea FTA Form CO
Common compliance traps
The pitfalls that have bitten importers on this lane in the past. None of these is theoretical.
- Korea has substantial domestic acrylic acid production (LG Chem Yeosu, Toagosei Korea Daesan)
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies
- NO active Korean AD/CVD case
- Korean SAP demand from diaper / hygiene product industry
Where to read next
For substance-level identifiers (formula, molecular weight, SMILES, InChIKey), GHS hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and full sourcing reference for acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid), see the CAS 79-10-7 sourcing reference.
For grade-by-grade buying notes, freight maths, supplier-tier pricing, and a worked landed-cost example, the acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid) cornerstone hub covers the full sourcing chain.
For the structure and history of K-REACH, see the K-REACH glossary entry.
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Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid) under REACH
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Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid) under TSCA
United States of America listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid) under IECSC
People's Republic of China listing status, classifications, importer obligations.
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Glossary
K-REACH, K-REACH
South Korean Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals, the Korean equivalent of EU REACH. Requires registration of substances manufactured in or imported into Korea above 1 tonne per year. Administered by the Ministry of Environment through NIER. Includes phase-in registration tiers, joint submission requirements, and a designated 'Only Representative' mechanism for non-Korean manufacturers.
Referenced in
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Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid) under REACH
European Union compliance profile for Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid).
Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid) under TSCA
United States of America compliance profile for Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid).
Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid) under IECSC
People's Republic of China compliance profile for Acrylic acid (prop-2-enoic acid).
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