Sodium polyacrylate Market to be at Forefront by 2024
Sodium
polyacrylate, or waterlock as it is commonly known, is a polymer of
polyacrylic acid. It is a widely used super-absorbing polymer. As the
name ‘waterlock’ suggests, the compound has the ability to absorb
several hundred times of its mass in water as well as other liquid
mixtures. It is not a naturally-occurring polymer and is manufactured
synthetically. It is widely used in consumer products and in the
industrial sector as a binding agent, emulsion stabilizer, film
former, and viscosity-controlling agent.
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It
was first developed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) about 50 years ago and was used in diapers that astronauts
could wear while they were on long space trips. Since then, several
other uses of the polymer have been discovered. For example,
agriculture grade sodium polyacrylate is used to water the plants in
an efficient manner. When plants need water, their roots move closer
to the polymer and absorb water from it. Sodium polyacrylate is
commonly used in sanitary products such as baby diapers and pet pads.
It is employed as a thickening agent in consumer products such as
hair gels, upholstery, carpets, and paints. It is also used as a
thickening agent in the medical industry for different medical gels.
One
of its interesting applications is in the coatings industry. Electric
wirings are provided with coatings containing sodium polyacrylate so
as to make them waterproof. Sodium polyacrylate absorbs water or
moisture before it reaches electric wires. Similar uses include
anti-flood bags, ice-bags, and artificial snow. One of its recent
applications is in the building sector, where it can be used as an
internal sealant in chemical-based materials. According to its usage,
the global sodium polyacrylate market can be segmented by the type of
its application, namely as a water-absorbent, thickening agent and
water-repellent.
While
sodium polyacrylate has several advantages, there are also a few
limitations associated with the polymer. For example, it can be
highly toxic when inhaled or ingested. It can also cause mild
irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. In 1985, use of
sodium polyacrylate in tampons was stopped, as it caused unacceptable
levels of irritation to women. However, in total, advantages of the
polymer significantly outweigh its drawbacks.
Various
industries wherein sodium polyacrylate is used (for example, medical,
sanitary, agriculture, consumer products, coatings, building
materials, and electrical), are expanding at a significant rate. Due
to this, the global sodium polyacrylate market has also been
expanding at a significant pace. The trend is expected to continue in
the next few years. Apart from these existing markets and industries,
one of the driving factors behind this growth will be that, even
though the polymer has been around for a long time, new applications
in new industries are continuously being developed. Accordingly, the
market can be segmented by end-user industries.
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Some
of the well-known suppliers of sodium polyacrylate include Covestro
(Germany), RSD Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Powder Pack Chem (India),
Zhengzhou Wade Water Treatment Material Co. Ltd., Beijing Cheng Yi
Chemical Co., Ltd., Dongying Naxing Trading Co., Ltd., and Hebei Yan
Xing Chemical Co., Ltd. (China). While suppliers and distributors are
spread across the world, a majority of them can be found in the Asia
Pacific region. In terms of consumption, North America and Asia
Pacific account for a major share of the market, followed by Europe,
Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. As such, the global
sodium polyacrylate market can be segmented by regions of North
America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Latin
America.
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