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Description
1. Chemical properties and classification
Polyacrylic Acid， Poly (acrylic acid), abbreviated as PAA or Polyacrylic Acid ester, is a water-soluble polymer synthesized by free radical polymerization of acrylic monomers. Its chemical formula is (C ∝ H ₄ O ₂) ₙ. Its molecular chain contains a large number of carboxyl groups (- COOH), giving it unique polyelectrolyte properties. In terms of chemical classification, it belongs to anionic polymers, usually including two categories: uncrosslinked linear polymers and crosslinked Carbomers.
3. Physical characteristics and morphology
This product usually appears as a colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or white powder, with a density of about 1.2 g/mL and a glass transition temperature of about 106 ° C. Its most significant physical characteristic is its strong water absorption and swelling ability – Polyacrylic Acid in dry powder state can absorb hundreds of times its own weight of water. At the same time, with the different molecular weight or crosslinking degree, its aqueous solution can exhibit a wide range of characteristics from low viscosity thixotropic fluid to high viscosity gel.
3. Industry positioning and preparation background
Polyacrylic acid is one of the most versatile fine chemicals in modern industry, known as an excellent suspension and thickening agent. In industry, it is mainly produced by free radical polymerization of acrylic acid in aqueous solution. By controlling the reaction conditions (such as initiator, temperature), different specifications of products with molecular weights ranging from several thousand to several million or even crosslinked can be produced. Polyacrylic Acid plays a key role in the fields of daily chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment, from the high water absorbing resin in disposable baby diapers, to the transparent matrix in high-end skincare products, and to the anti scaling agent in circulating cooling water.
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Polyacrylic Acid Parameters
| Poly(acrylic acid) Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | 95 °C |
| Boiling point | 116 °C |
| density | 1.2 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Tg | 106 |
| vapor pressure | 2.64-3.57hPa at 20-25℃ |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.442 |
| Fp | 100 °C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Swellable in water and glycerin and, after neutralization, in ethanol (95%). Carbomers do not dissolve but merely swell to a remarkable extent, since they are three-dimensionally crosslinked microgels. |
| form | Powder |
| color | White |
The application of Polyacrylic Acid
The main uses of Polyacrylic Acid
Polyacrylic Acid, with its high-density active carboxyl groups on its polymer chains, combines three core functions: “thickening and film-forming”, “water absorption and swelling”, and “chelation and dispersion”. It not only serves as an efficient additive in the industrial field, but also occupies an irreplaceable position in daily necessities and high-tech fields.
1. Personal care and daily chemical industry
In the cosmetics and personal care industry, Polyacrylic Acid (especially Carbomer cross-linked) is the core raw material for manufacturing transparent gel and lotion, known as “MSG in cosmetics”. It is widely used in gel water, moisturizing cream, facial mask, aloe gel and sunscreen. Its three-dimensional network structure is used to rapidly swell in the water phase, providing efficient thickening, suspension and stability, giving the product a fresh, non greasy skin feel. In toothpaste formulations, it serves as a thickener and binder, effectively controlling the fluidity and dispersibility of the paste, ensuring stable extrusion of the toothpaste during use; In hair products such as gel water and hair gel, it acts as a film-forming agent to shape hair and maintain its shine.
2. Sanitary products and industrial water absorption field
Polyacrylic acid is the basic raw material for manufacturing superabsorbent polymers (SAP), which is the most widely used application direction. By moderately crosslinking linear polyacrylic acid, a huge three-dimensional network structure can be formed, which can absorb hundreds or even thousands of times its own weight of water or urine, and is not easily re permeable under pressure. This feature makes it an indispensable core absorbent layer in baby diapers, adult incontinence products, and women’s sanitary napkins. In the field of agriculture, this highly absorbent polymer is also used as a “soil water retaining agent”, which can absorb rainwater or irrigation water when mixed into the soil and slowly release it during drought, improving plant drought resistance.
3. Water treatment and industrial additives field
Polyacrylic acid sodium (in its neutralized salt form) is one of the most widely used green scale inhibitors in industrial water treatment. The carboxylate ions on its molecular chain can chelate calcium and magnesium ions in water and adsorb on the surface of tiny calcium carbonate and calcium sulfate lattices, preventing their growth and deposition through “lattice distortion” and “dispersion effect”, effectively preventing scaling in boilers, heat exchangers, and circulating cooling water pipelines, significantly improving heat exchange efficiency and reducing energy consumption. In addition, in the textile, printing and dyeing, papermaking, and ceramic industries, it can also serve as a strong dispersant to prevent filler agglomeration and ensure uniform and stable pulp.
4. In the field of pharmaceuticals and biomaterials
In the field of pharmaceutical preparations, Polyacrylic Acid (especially the Carbopol series) is widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient due to its good biocompatibility and non toxicity. It can be used as a matrix for preparing various external gel, ointments and creams to control the drug release rate. More importantly, the carboxyl group on the PAA chain can form hydrogen bonds with mucosal glycoproteins in the gastrointestinal or ocular tract, exhibiting excellent “biological adhesion”. This mucosal adhesive property enables it to extend the residence time of drugs at the absorption site. It is often used to prepare ophthalmic gel (such as artificial tears for the treatment of dry eyes) and oral sustained-release tablet skeletons, so as to improve the bioavailability of drugs. In scientific research, it is also used to synthesize stimulus responsive hydrogels as tissue engineering scaffolds or targeted delivery carriers.
The use of polyacrylic acid deeply reflects the paradigm of polymer materials achieving “one material, multiple uses” through molecular design. It is not only a “water absorption magician” in the diapers to ensure the dry and cool skin of infants and young children, but also a “scale prevention guard” to ensure the efficient operation of industrial equipment, and also a “gel craftsman” to give silky texture to skin care products. This polymer derived from simple acrylic acid, with its strong hydrophilicity and controllable physicochemical properties, continues to play an irreplaceable role as an “invisible cornerstone” on a broad stage from daily life to high-tech applications.
Polyacrylic Acid 's Procurement Guide
Procurement Guidelines
1. Sample Policy
We can provide a 2-3g free trial package (shipping fee required)
2. Batch procurement
Packaging: 25kg/bag; 220kg/barrel; Special packaging according to your needs
MOQ：1kg
3. Customized services
Concentration customization (90% -99%)
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FAQ
The core is used for water treatment scale inhibition and dispersion, daily chemical thickening and moisturizing, coating dispersant, textile sizing, papermaking additive, agricultural water retaining agent, and is a highly versatile water-soluble polymer.
Low molecular weight: scale inhibition in water treatment, corrosion inhibition and dispersion in circulating water;
Medium and high molecular weight: daily chemical thickening, gel forming, water retention, flocculation and sedimentation.
Liquid Polyacrylic Acid can be mixed with water immediately and is suitable for continuous feeding in factories; Powder type transportation has low costs and is easy to store, suitable for formula compounding, high-end daily chemical products, and high concentration systems.
Sealed and stored in a cool place, protected from freezing and high temperature exposure; Belonging to general chemical goods, non hazardous, packaged in 25kg/drum and 1000kg ton drums, it is convenient for global sea and land transportation.
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Achievements
Zhishang Bio is based in Shandong, serves the whole country, faces the world, and is determined to become an excellent supplier and service provider in the chemical industry.
As a top manufacturer of cosmetic raw materials, disinfectants, flavors and fragrances in China, we are committed to producing high-quality products and have won high praise from customers all over the world.
In the next 10 years or even longer, Zhishang Bio will always adhere to the tenet of quality first and reputation first, and devote itself to providing customers with thoughtful and perfect services.
As a professional Polyacrylic Acid manufacturer, Zhi shang Bio has served more than 6,000 customers around the world. Because of our high-quality products and professional services, we have won high praise from most of our customers.
Advantage
Zhishang Bio is a professional enterprise engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of chemical raw materials. It has a strong supply chain system and strict quality control standards to ensure the provision of high-quality products with high purity and stability to customers.
Zhishang Bio’s core strength is its independent research and design capabilities. It has advanced production equipment, testing laboratories and can customize chemical raw materials to meet the market demands. This includes pharmaceuticals, electronic, coatings and agricultural applications.
Zhishang Bio’s supply chain management is based on long-term relationships with domestic and international suppliers of high quality to guarantee a stable supply, optimize logistic systems, and achieve efficient distribution. This helps reduce the cost of customer purchases.
We adhere to international environmental standards and we also adhere to the concept that environmental protection and safety production are important. All production processes must comply with these standards in order to guarantee that our products will be green and sustainable.
With a professional technical team and comprehensive after-sales service, Zhishang Bio can provide customers with precise technical support, solve application problems, and help customers enhance product competitiveness.
We are always customer-oriented and committed to becoming a trusted chemical raw material partner.
Service
Zhishang Biography is dedicated to using clients extensive and expert service, including chemical raw material. The customers will certainly receive hassle-free, efficient and one-stop options.
1. Custom-made Supply Solutions
Zhishang Bio provides tailored services for clients in the chemical basic material sector, including special bit dimension, solvent residue control, stability optimizations and more. Clients can personalize their services to satisfy details requirements in industries such as drugs, electronic devices, and finishings.
2. Strict quality assurance
Zhishang Bio utilizes advanced screening equipment and stringent quality examination procedures, in addition to various other files, to guarantee that every batch of products is certified with international criteria such ISO GMP, REACH, and so on. Customers are also given with full quality records and conformity documents.
The supply chain is secure
Zhishang Bio has actually established lasting calculated collaborations with worldwide makers of top notch raw materials to make certain a secure supply, maximize the storage facility and logistics system, and assistance both small-scale examinations and large orders. It adjusted to the changing requirements of clients by responding flexibly to these changes.
4. Technical support
Zhishang Bio’s technical group can offer suggestions on product applications, formula optimization and analysis of industry patterns to aid clients fix technological troubles during production and boost item efficiency.
5. Efficient after-sales service
Zhishang Bio provides complete monitoring, reacts to client requests and delivers promptly. This will certainly make certain customer complete satisfaction.
Zhishang Biography intends to help consumers expand their service by providing the very best solutions and chemical resources.
FAQ
DO YOU ACCEPT SAMPLE ORDER?
We will make samples before mass production. After the samples are approved by the department and users, we will start mass production. During the production process, we will carry out 100% inspection, and then carry out random inspection before packaging.
WHAT’S YOUR MOQ?
Our MOQ is 1kg. But usually we can also accept a smaller quantity, such as 100g, if you need it, provided that the sample fee is 100% paid.
IS THERE A DISCOUNT?
Different quantity has different discount.
HOW TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE PRODUCT QUALITY MEETS OUR NEEDS BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER?
You can consult us to get free samples of some products, you only need to pay the freight or arrange express delivery to us and get the samples. You can send us the product specifications and requirements you need, and we will manufacture products according to your requirements.
DO YOU SUPPLY PRODUCT REPORT?
Yes. We’ll give you product analysis report before shipping.
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Advice on Shipping
1. For products ≤50kg, we recommend using express delivery, which is usually called DDU service (discounted, convenient).
2. For products ≤500kg, we generally recommend air freight, which is usually called FOB, CFR or CIF service (fast and efficient).
3. For products >500kg, we generally recommend shipping by sea, which is usually called FOB, CFR or CIF service (economical, safe).
4. For high-value products, please choose air or express to ensure the safety of product transportation.
Company Info
Zhishang Bio company in China that exports chemicals, Cosmetic raw materials, and Intermediates for over 70 countries now.
And a range of 50,000 products with the best quality and competitive price to meet your different purchasing needs.
The company integrates research and development, production, and trade, with a modern production base, advanced testing equipment, and an experienced technical team to ensure that products reach industry-leading levels in purity, stability, and environmental friendliness.
