Poly Electrolyte

Type : Anionic & Cationic

Packing : 25kg

Application : These are often used as thickeners, dispersant agents, conditioners, emulsifiers, ion-exchanger and clarifying agents. For example, they are used in water treatment as flocculation agents, in ceramic slurries as stablizing agents and in concrete mixtures as superplasticizers. Furthermore, many shampoos, soaps and cosmetics contain polyelectrolytes. Certain polyelectrolytes are also added to food products; for example, as food coatings and release agents. Examples are pectin (polygalacturonic acid), alginate (alginic acid), and carboxymethyl cellulose. All but the last are of natural origin.

Because polyelectrolytes are water-soluble, they are also used in biochemical and medical applications such as implant coatings and controlled drug release systems.

Large quantities of slightly cross-linked sodium polyacrylate-polyacrylamide copolymers, called hydrogels, are used as super absorbents (SAPs). The largest use of SAPs is found in baby diapers and other personal disposable hygiene products, such as adult protective underwear and sanitary napkins.