abstract |
The present invention relates to processes for purifying a composition containing (meth)acrylic acid, at least one impurity and water, wherein the composition has a water content in the range of 0.55 to 90, based on the composition, to form a purified phase containing (meth)acrylic acid and at least one impurity, wherein, in the purified phase, the quantity of at least one impurity is less than 7% by weight, based on (meth)acrylic acid in the purified phase. |