Sodium Polyacrylate

Appearance

Faintly grey crystalline solid

Function

It is used as a sequestering agent in detergents. It binds hard water elements such as calcium and magnesium, the surfactants in detergents works more efficiently. It is also used as a thickening agent.

Synonyms

Cosmedia SP; Sodium Polyacrylate; 2-Propenoicacid,homopolymer,sodiumsalt; Polyco; Acrylic Acid, Sodium Salt Polymer

Storage

Keep in air-tight containers- material is hygroscopic.

Packages

250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
25 kg. Bag
55 lb. Bag
55 lb. Fiber Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Cosmetics

Product Class

Binders
chelating agents [sequestrants]
surfactants

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: Varies