Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) is a polymer that absorbs from several to hundreds of times its own weight in water. It is a high molecular weight polymer featuring water absorption and retention properties while maintaining an extremely stable form.
Areas in which superabsorbent polymer excels are disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, and other hygiene products, as well as environmental greening, tree and plant raising, civil engineering and industry, medical devices, and food packaging. It continues to be developed for use in many other ways.
●Telecommunications and Electronics
SAP’s high water absorption is proving its utility in telecommunications and electronics, which support the advancing information needs of society.
★Waterproof tape for cables, filters, gelling agents for batteries, etc.
●Agriculture
SAP’s high water retention capacity is attracting attention as a soil improver, as endeavors continue to try to grow plants in arid regions.
★Soil improvement agents, protective sheets for seedlings, seed coating agents, etc.
●Other
New applications for SAP are being developed in various fields. Its potential is limitless, so applications are sure to be found in countless new fields.
★Cooling packs, food and flower freshness keeping agents, aromatic gels, pet urination sheets, cat litter, portable hand warmers, portable toilets, sweat absorbers, etc.
●Medical Field
SAP’s exceptional safety and water absorption and retention properties advance health in medicine where clean, hygienic environments are required.
★Surgical sheets, poultices, absorbers/solidifiers of liquid medical waste, cooling packs for fever reduction, etc.
●Civil Engineering and Architecture
SAP helps to maintain and improve the environment, speeding up construction, treating sludge in civil engineering works, etc.
★Absorption sheet for curing concrete, water-swelling sealant, condensation blocker, sludge absorber/solidifier, etc.
●Hygiene Products
The biggest use of SAP is in this field for its high safety and superior water absorption and retention. Demand is expected to continue rising globally.
★disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinence pads, and other hygiene products.
