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Is Sodium Polyacrylate vegetarian?

Sodium Polyacrylate

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Sodium Polyacrylate is a synthetic sodium salt of polyacrylic acid, a super-absorbent polymer able to absorb many times its weight in water, widely used in personal care and hygiene products.

Also known as 2-Propenoic Acid, Homopolymer, Sodium Salt, Sodium Polyacrylate, Waterlock
INCI name Sodium Polyacrylate
CAS number 9003-04-7
CosIng ID 79997
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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