What is sodium polyacrylate

Sodium acrylate is a synthetic polymer compound with the molecular formula (C3H3NaO2) n. It is widely used in various fields due to its good water solubility and ionic properties.

Sodium polyacrylate is an anionic polymer, which can exhibit viscosity and gel properties in water. It usually exists in powder or granular form and is a white or yellowish white hygroscopic solid.

Sodium polyacrylate is mainly used in industrial production as a dispersant, adsorbent, humectant, and thickener. It is widely used in fields such as textiles, papermaking, leather making, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.

In addition, sodium polyacrylate can also be used as a water treatment agent, commonly used in environmental protection fields such as water supply and sewage treatment. In medical applications, sodium polyacrylate can also be used as an oral cleanser, skin care agent, eye drops, etc.

It should be noted that sodium polyacrylate, as a chemical, must comply with relevant safety operating procedures during use to prevent its harm to human health, the environment, and equipment.