*This page is about the good water-absorbing material – Sodium polyacrylate uses.
Sodium polyacrylate
Sodium polyacrylate also referred to as Slush Polymer with the chemical formula [−CH2−CH(CO2Na)−]n. It has the capacity to absorb and retain liquid in large quantities relative to its own mass.
It is a white granular or powder solution material that can absorb liquid a hundred times its weight and when it does, it locks water firmly.
As an eco-friendly material, it
- is non-toxic;
- does not pollute or degrade the environment;
- does not harm the human body.
Sodium polyacrylate uses
For personal care items
- paper diaper,
- sanitary napkin,
- nursing mat,
- urine bag.
For household goods
- water beads,
- fragrances,
- growing beads,
- ice pack,
- cosmetic,
- solid waterbed.
For animals
- pet pad,
- the down-free water source for feeder insects.
For medical treatment
- wound dressings,
- medical bandage,
- artificial skin,
- artificial vitreous body.
For Building
- waste liquid control,
- anti-foggy agent.
For environment
- waste liquid control,
- excreta collection.
For industry
- water blocking agent,
- inflatable rubber,
- thickening agent,
- desiccant agent,
- thermal storage agent.
For other uses
- fire-retardant gel,
- oil-water separation,
- drilling fluid.