SAP — Super Absorbent Polymer
SAP is a super absorbent polymer that can absorb and bind many times its own weight in liquid.
What is SAP?
SAP is a super absorbent polymer that can absorb and bind many times its own weight in liquid.
Typical properties
| Bulk density | ~0.6–0.9 g/cm³ (powder/granulate) |
| Absorption capacity | strongly type-dependent |
| Tensile strength | not applicable |
Typical applications
DiapersHygiene productsIncontinence productsAgricultural applicationsLiquid binding
Industries
HygieneMedicalAgriculturePackagingSpecialty applications
Processing
Incorporated as powder or granulate into absorbent structures. Particle size and absorption profile are decisive.
How NSB supplies SAP
NSB Polymers trades SAP in Prime, Near-Prime, Wide-Spec, Off-Grade and Stocklot qualities — sourced from 50+ producers and 200+ trading partners worldwide. Available lots change weekly.
Related materials
Typical guide values only. Actual density, tensile strength, MFI, heat deflection and processing behaviour vary by producer, additive package, reinforcement content, moisture, colour, recycled content and quality level (Prime, Near-Prime, Wide-Spec, Off-Grade, Stocklot). These values are not a specification and no guarantee of suitability for a specific application — binding are only written offers and agreed specifications. See our Note on product information.
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