SAFETY TESTS Super Absorbent Polymers

AQUA KEEP
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PRECAUTIONS
●Storage ●First Aid Measures
Ensure that bags are completely sealed and stored in EYE CONTACT: Contact with eyes may result in physi-
a well-ventilated indoor location, because AQUA cal irritation. Rinse with plenty of water for 15 minutes.
KEEP is hygroscopic. Get medical attention.
INHALATION: Go immediately to an area with fresh
and clean air. Get medical attention.
●Personal protection & Handling
INGESTION: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical
Wear a dust-protecting mask and safety goggles if
attention immediately.
dusting is excessive in an operating environment.
SKIN CONTACT: Flush skin with a large amount of
Clean up immediately to avoid accidents because it water or soap water.
can become slippery when wet.

●Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

PACKAGING

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Paper bag (15, 20kg)
Flexible container（500∼1000kg）
* The packaging material depends on the product grade. Please contact us for details.

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SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMERS DIVISION

HEAD OFFICE (OSAKA) The Sumitomo Bldg. 4-5-33 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-0041, Japan
Phone: 81-6-6220-8532 Fax: 81-6-6220-8578

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 AQUA KEEP
Features
AQUA KEEP can absorb water several hundred times
more than its dry weight. It will retain most of the ab- As a result of the many years devoted to research and development of
sorbed liquid, even under considerable pressure. polymerization technologies, SUMITOMO SEIKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD.
has achieved a unique form of super absorbent polymers, the AQUA KEEP
AQUA KEEP has a narrow and controlled particle size
distribution. line of products. Capable of absorbing water up to several hundred times more
than its dry weight, AQUA KEEP performs better to meet other requirements
AQUA KEEP demonstrates excellent flowability and of super absorbent polymers in the areas of controlled absorption rate, high
good scatter uniformity in most feeding systems. gel strength, and high gel stability.
AQUA KEEP is almost insoluble in water or other sol-
vents.
Several grades of AQUA KEEP are available, each optimized for absorption
of various liquids such as water, saline solution, urine, blood, and seawater.
Very little residual monomer content remains in the product.
These advantages have led to AQUA KEEP’s use in an expanding range of ap-
plications: from personal hygiene products (such as diapers and sanitary nap-
kins), water absorbents, water-holding materials, dewatering agents, anti-
dewing agents, to complex blends with rubber or other resins.

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 What are Super Absorbent Polymers? Line of products
This type of polymer can absorb and retain water several hundred
times more than its dry weight without dissolving in water. pH Absorption
Bulk Medium Absorption capacity（g/g） rate of 0.9%
Appe- Particle density particle saline
Absorbs water by capillary action and readily releases the Grade arance form 0.9% Ion- size 0.9% Ion- solution
Cellulose fiber or sponge water when pressure is applied.
saline exchange
solution water
（g/ml） （µm）
saline
solution
exchange
water (sec.)

Hold water within molecular chains and retain the water even
Super absorbent polymers under pressure. SA60S 0.70 350 60 400∼800 40

SA60SX Ⅱ 0.70 370 60 400∼800 45

Principle Aggregated
The absorption capacity of super absorbent polymers is determined by osmotic pressure, the polymer’s affinity, SA60N TYPE Ⅱ sphere 0.70 300 60 400∼800 30
and the polymer’s rubber elasticity. The osmotic pressure has the most impact on the absorption capacity.

CA300N 0.80 200 60 400∼800 20

(Osmotic pressure)2 + (Affinity)
(Water absorbing capacity) α
(Rubber elasticity) White 6.2 7.2
10SH-PF Powder 0.40 160 65 300∼700 2
Granule
Composed mainly of sodium polyacrylate, AQUA KEEP has a high
content of –COO - and Na + ions. The difference between the ion
concentration inside the polymer and that of the surrounding water CA180N 0.90 70 60 400∼700 7
solution determines the intensity of osmotic pressure. The lower the
Super
ion concentration of the surrounding water solution, the greater the Absorbent 10SH-NF Sphere 0.85 25 55 200∼500 8
Water
resultant difference in ion concentration, and accordingly the Polymer solution
osmotic pressure goes up. This osmotic pressure enables the poly- Positive ions Negative ions
mer to absorb a large quantity of water. (Fig. 1) 10SH-NFC 0.85 25 55 200∼500 8
Fig. 1 Osmotic pressure
The affinity of the polymer with its surrounding solution also affects *The above were measured by Sumitomo Seika's method and do not represent the specifications.
the absorption capacity of the polymer. The hydrophilic groups ― COOH
H₂O
“–COOH” and “–COONa” in AQUA KEEP have a high affinity for ― COONa
water, allowing a water solution to be absorbed. The affinity, how- Fig. 2 Affinity
ever, is less significant than osmotic pressure in determining the
polymer’s absorption capacity. (Fig. 2)
‒ H2O Na+
H2O COO Na+ H2O

As a result of these two factors, the polymer should continue to

H2O
COO‒
COO‒
H2O

Na+
COO‒
Na+ COO‒
COO‒
Na+ Electron micrographs
absorb water to the extent that the ion concentration between inside H2O
H2O
Na+ H2O H2O
H2O H2O
the polymer and the surrounding solution equalizes. To control the Na+
10SH -PF 10SH -NF
COO‒

water absorption to an intended level, the polymer must be provided

H2O
H2O
COO‒ COO‒
Na+
SA60S
Na+ H2O Low High
with specific rubber elasticity.
The rubber elasticity of the polymer increases as the crosslinking Fig. 3 Rubber elasticity (Crosslinking density)
density of that polymer increases. The absorption capacity of the
polymer reaches its maximum when its rubber elasticity and its
water absorbing power generated from osmotic pressure and affin-
ity of the polymer are balanced. (Fig. 3)

200µm 200µm 200µm

Before addition During addition After addition

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 Applications

Grades Features Main applications

Diapers High water absorption capacity

・ SA60S
Water absorption capacity under
high pressure Baby diapers
Napkins SA60SX Ⅱ Good water absorption capacity Adult incontinence
(diapers)
Good flowability

Sanitary napkins Sanitary napkins

High water absorption capacity
Good water absorption capacity Incontinence pads
SA60N TYPE Ⅱ (napkins and pet pads) Water absorption pads
Good flowability Pet pads

Water blocking tape for

CA300N Small particle (200 μm) power / optical cable
Water absorption pads

Water blocking tape/yarn for

power / optical cable
Incontinence pads
High absorption rate
Portable toilet
Baby diapers Adult incontinence 10SH-PF High swelling height
Water absorption pads
Water waste solidifier
Refrigerant
Water
Pet absorption
pads pads Water blocking tape/yarn for
CA180N power / optical cable
Fine particle (20 to 70 μm)
10SH-NF Water-swelling rubber

10SH-NFC Fine particle (20 to 30 μm) Cosmetics

Water- Functional
Plan- blocked material
Cosme- cable
tics ting Refri- carrier
gerant

Water blocking
yarn
Deodorant
Water blocking
tape

*Main applications explained herein are general examples.

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