SODIUM POLYACRYLATE- ▸ Superabsorbent: Absorbs and retains large volumes of water.
- ▸ Thickener: Builds viscosity in aqueous formulations.
- ▸ Dispersant/antiscalant: Sequesters and disperses scale-forming minerals in water treatment.
- ▸ Detergent builder: Suspends soil and conditions wash water.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Sodium Polyacrylate (CAS 9003-04-7) is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid, an anionic polyelectrolyte supplied in primary form. Depending on grade it is used as a superabsorbent polymer, as a thickener and film former in personal-care and household products, and as a dispersant, antiscalant and builder in water treatment and cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sodium polyacrylate used for?
Sodium polyacrylate (CAS 9003-04-7) is an anionic polyelectrolyte used, depending on grade, as a superabsorbent polymer, as a thickener and film former in personal-care and household products, and as a dispersant, antiscalant, and builder in water treatment and cleaning. RawSource supplies multiple grades for these end-uses. Specify your application so we can match the right grade.
Is sodium polyacrylate a microplastic?
It is a water-soluble or water-swellable anionic polymer (the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid) supplied in primary form, not a solid particulate plastic. Whether a given grade meets a specific regulatory or formulation definition depends on that grade and the jurisdiction; confirm against the CoA and your own compliance review. RawSource supplies the polymer for industrial formulation use.
What grades of sodium polyacrylate are available?
Grades range from high-molecular-weight superabsorbent polymers to lower-molecular-weight dispersant and antiscalant grades, and they are not interchangeable. Tell us whether you need absorbency, thickening, or dispersancy and we will confirm the matching grade and specification. Do not assume one grade covers all uses.
Is sodium polyacrylate supplied as powder or liquid?
Both forms exist depending on the grade and application; superabsorbent grades are typically powders while dispersant/antiscalant grades are often supplied as aqueous solutions. Specify your required form when requesting a quote and we will confirm against a CoA.
What is the price per kg of bulk sodium polyacrylate?
Bulk pricing varies by grade, molecular weight, form, and order volume, so we quote per request rather than a fixed per-kg list price. Send your target volume and grade and RawSource will return delivered pricing with a CoA and SDS.