{"id":16935,"date":"2025-08-21T15:17:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T06:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=products&#038;p=16935"},"modified":"2025-12-19T09:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T00:27:33","slug":"polyacrylic-acid-guide","status":"publish","type":"products","link":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/products\/detail\/polyacrylic-acid-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive Guide to Polyacrylic Acid and Sodium Polyacrylate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Understanding Polyacrylic Acid and Sodium Polyacrylate: Basics and How to Choose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-my-gutenberg-my-block00 m_ancNav\"><ul class=\"anc_content\"><li><a title=\"\" href=\"#anc01\">What is Polyacrylic Acid?<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"\" href=\"#anc02\">What is Sodium Polyacrylate?<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"\" href=\"#anc03\">The Difference between Polyacrylic Acid and Sodium Polyacrylate<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"\" href=\"#anc04\">How to Choose from a Variety of Polyacrylic Acids and Sodium Polyacrylates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc01\">What is Polyacrylic Acid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyacrylic acid is a water-soluble polymer obtained by polymerizing acrylic acid. It is a type of polycarboxylic acid that contains carboxyl groups. At Nippon Shokubai, we have maintained a vertically integrated production system from acrylic acid since the 1970s, ensuring a stable and reliable supply of polyacrylic acids.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2460_\u4fee\u6b63-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2460_\u4fee\u6b63-.png 511w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2460_\u4fee\u6b63--300x102.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Polyacrylic acids with a broad spectrum of molecular weights have been developed. Due to their molecular weight-dependent characteristics, they are utilized in a wide variety of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc02\"><strong>What is Sodium Polyacrylate<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Neutralizing polyacrylic acid with sodium hydroxide produces sodium polyacrylate by converting its carboxyl groups into sodium salts. Sodium polyacrylate has different properties from polyacrylic acid. For example, aqueous solutions of high molecular weight sodium polyacrylate are often used as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/products\/detail\/polyacrylic-acid-use\/#anc01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thickeners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2461.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2461.png 807w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2461-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2461-768x374.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc03\">The <strong>Difference between Polyacrylic Acid and Sodium Polyacrylate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyacrylic acid contains multiple carboxyl groups in its molecular structure but does not exhibit internal electrostatic repulsion. In contrast, the neutralized form\u2014sodium polyacrylate\u2014experiences electrostatic repulsion within the molecule, which causes the molecular chains to expand more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/\u304a\u5f79\u7acb\u3061\u30da\u30fc\u30b8\u753b\u50cf\u2462_\u7de8\u96c62.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/\u304a\u5f79\u7acb\u3061\u30da\u30fc\u30b8\u753b\u50cf\u2462_\u7de8\u96c62.png 807w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/\u304a\u5f79\u7acb\u3061\u30da\u30fc\u30b8\u753b\u50cf\u2462_\u7de8\u96c62-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/\u304a\u5f79\u7acb\u3061\u30da\u30fc\u30b8\u753b\u50cf\u2462_\u7de8\u96c62-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Schematic Illustration of Polyacrylic Acid and Sodium Polyacrylate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As shown above, due to the expanded molecular chains, sodium polyacrylate exhibits a stronger thickening effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc04\">How to Choose from a Variety of Polyacrylic Acids and Sodium Polyacrylates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Application: Based on Molecular Weight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyacrylic acid and sodium polyacrylate exhibit different functionalities depending on their molecular weight. The following is a general guideline for typical applications. While the molecular weights listed indicate those that tend to deliver high performance, effective functionality may also be observed at other molecular weights.<br><br>\u25a0<strong>Dispersant<\/strong>\u3000\u2015\u3000<strong>Mw: 1,000 &#8211; 10,000 <\/strong>\uff08Mw: Molecular weight\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adsorbs onto solid surfaces and uses electrostatic repulsion between solids to stabilize slurries or disperse various components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0<strong>Chelating agent<\/strong>\u3000\u2015\u3000<strong>Mw: Several thousand &#8211; around 100,000<\/strong>\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captures metal ions (e.g., calcium ions) and is used in detergents as a chelating agent. It is safer than low molecular weight chelating agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/products\/detail\/polyacrylic-acid-use\/#anc01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thickener<\/a><\/strong>\u3000\u2015\u3000<strong>Mw: 100,000 &#8211; several million<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High molecular weight types exhibit thickening and stringiness. Sodium polyacrylate, due to internal electrostatic repulsion, shows even stronger thickening effects. Viscosity can be adjusted by changing concentration and pH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0<strong>Flocculant<\/strong>\u3000\u2015\u3000<strong>Mw: \uff1e1,000,000 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High molecular weight polyacrylic acid (or sodium salt) bridges particles, providing strong flocculation. Used in wastewater treatment and impurity removal in food production.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2463.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2463.png 867w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2463-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Explanation_PAA\u2463-768x478.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Physical Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are powder and aqueous solution types. If both are available, the aqueous solution type is chosen to save time on dissolution, while the powder type is selected when water addition is undesirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By pH<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyacrylic acid in aqueous solution is acidic (pH ~4). Neutralized sodium polyacrylate is neutral to alkaline. As a thickener, it shows the highest thickening effect around pH 10, resulting in high viscosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn More About Polyacrylic Acid<\/strong> and Sodium Polyacrylate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/products\/detail\/aqualic-l-h\/\">Our Product Lineup &#8211; AQUALIC\u2122 L,H Series<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/products\/detail\/polyacrylic-acid-use\/\">Typical Applications of Polyacrylic Acid\/Sodium Polyacrylate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc05\">Catalog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/products-download\/?pdf=aqualic_list_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding Polyacrylic Acid and Sodium Polyacrylate: Basics and How to Choose What is Polyacrylic Acid? 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They are available in two series: the low-molecular-weight L series and the high-molecular-weight H series. Since its development in 1972, these have been used in many fields for many years from daily necessities to industrial uses, such as detergents, water treatment, papermaking, textiles, automobiles, and oil fields.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With our integrated production system starting from acrylic acid manufactured using proprietary technology, we can ensure a stable supply in terms of both quality and volume. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can vary the molecular weight and the monomer-to-monomer ratio combining various monomers. We have a wide variety of types which customers can select ones that are optimal for their applications.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc02\">Features and Properties\n<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highly safe and easy to handle<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Available as a non-hazardous aqueous solution or powder with excellent storage stability.AQUALIC\u2122 FH conforms with the food additive standards, and AQUALIC\u2122 MH conforms with feed additive standards.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wide range of applications<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They can be used in a wide range of fields including in detergents, water treatment, paper making, textile treatment, engineering, and food products.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Polymer design to suit the intended application<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please select from a range of products with varying structures and molecular weights, according to your intended application.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc03\">Lineup<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L Series<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Product Type<\/th><th>Abbreviation<\/th><th>Chemical Structure\n<\/th><th>Appearance and Main Properties\n<\/th><th>Packing Type<\/th><th>Features and Applications\n<\/th><\/tr><tr><th rowspan=\"2\">DL<br>YS<br>TX<\/th><td rowspan=\"2\">Sodium polyacrylate<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<img class=\"wp-image-1275\" style=\"width: 93px;\" src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_001.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td>Aqueous solution<\/td><td>Tank truck<br>Drum<br>\uff08250kg\uff09<br>Can \uff0820 kg\uff09<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">Dispersant for various pigments and powders<br>Builder for detergents<br>Sequestering agent<br>Scale inhibitor<br>Deflocculation dispersant for clay<br>Template paint for casting steel<br>Quenching agent<br>Cement dispersant<br>Various other applications utilizing its dispersibility and chelating ability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>White powder<br>Loss on Drying<br>5\uff05 max.<\/td><td>Paper bag \uff0820 kg\uff09<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>TL<\/th><td>Acrylic acid \/ maleic acid copolymer salt<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img class=\"wp-image-1276\" style=\"width: 112px;\" src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_002.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td>Aqueous solution<\/td><td>Tank truck<br>Drum<br>\uff08250kg\uff09<br>Can \uff0820 kg\uff09<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>HL<\/th><td>Polyacrylic acid<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img class=\"wp-image-1277\" style=\"width: 112px;\" src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_003.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td>Aqueous solution<\/td><td>Drum<br>\uff08200kg\uff09<br>Can \uff0820 kg\uff09<\/td><td>Water treatment, Metal surface treatment, Ceramic dispersant, Various binders<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>GL<br><\/th><td>Acrylic acid \/ sulfonic acid monomer copolymer salt<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img class=\"wp-image-1278\" style=\"width: 140px;\" src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_004.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td>Aqueous solution<\/td><td>Tank truck<br>Drum<br>\uff08250kg\uff09<\/td><td>Dispersant, Sequestering agent, Scale inhibitor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">H Series<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Product Type<\/th><th>Abbreviation<\/th><th>Chemical Structure\n<\/th><th>Appearance and Main Properties\n<\/th><th>Packing Type<\/th><th>Features and Applications\n<\/th><\/tr><tr><th>IH<\/th><td>Sodium polyacrylate \uff08Industrial use\uff09<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\"><img class=\"wp-image-1279\" style=\"width: 111px;\" src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_005.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">White powder or granule<br>pH9\uff5e10\uff080.1%Aqueous solution\uff09<br><br>Viscosity: 380 mPa\u00b7s min. (0.2% aqueous solution at 30\u00b0C) <br>Loss on drying: 10% max.<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">Paper bag<br> \uff0820kg,<br> 15kg\uff09<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">High molecular flocculant<br>Thickener for carpet<br>Water retaining and thickening agent for cataplasm (skin patch), Water retaining and wetting agent for food, Modifier for soil<br>Thickening agent for paint and paste, Adhesive reinforcer<br>Various other applications utilizing its thickening, water retention, water absorption, and flocculating properties<br>Food additives<br>Feed additives<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>FH<\/th><td>Sodium polyacrylate \uff08Food additive use\uff09<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>MH<\/th><td>Sodium polyacrylate \uff08Feed additive use\uff09<\/td><\/tr><tr><th> AS<\/th><td>Polyacrylic acid<\/td><td><img class=\"wp-image-1280\" style=\"width: 87px;\" src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_006.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td>White powder<\/td><td>Paper bag \uff0820 kg\uff09<\/td><td>Various binders, Pressure sensitive adhesive for cataplasm (skin patch), Dispersant, Water treatment agent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc04\">Functions<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dispersion<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>This lineup of products have a dispersion effect on calcium carbonate, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Overview<\/th><td>These products can be used as water-based dispersants, demonstrating a dispersion effect on calcium carbonate, titanium oxide, clay, etc.<br>With the introduction of adjustable molecular weight and various monomers, our product lineup meets various usage conditions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Effects<\/th><td>Improving the stability of slurry \uff08reducing viscosity, preventing sedimentation\uff09, Preventing the readhesion of dirt, Inhibiting scaling<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Examples of Use<\/th><td>Paint pigment, Detergent, Water treatment, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2061,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_007.png\" alt=\"illustration of chemical structure\" class=\"wp-image-2061\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelate<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A polymer with superior safety and a reduced environmental load compared to phosphorus types.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Overview<\/th><td>A polymer with superior safety compared to the low molecular chelating agent EDTA.It is also notable for having a small environmental load compared to phosphorus types with strict wastewater regulations.Effective on soft metal ions and polyvalent cations such as calcium ions and magnesium ions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Effects<\/th><td>Water softening, Metal ion scavenging<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Examples of Use<\/th><td>Detergent, Textile treatment, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2057,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_008.png\" alt=\"illustration of chemical structure\" class=\"wp-image-2057\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crosslinking<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Gelling is also possible by bonding conventional crosslinked structures with metal ions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Overview<\/th><td>Usable in water systems. Reacts with alcohols and amines, etc. and can form a crosslinked structure through ester bonds and amide bonds, respectively. It can also become a gel by bonding with metal ions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Effects<\/th><td>Hydrophilizing,maintains shape<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Examples of Use<\/th><td>Crosslinking agent for coating film, Surface treatment agent, Binder, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2058,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_009.png\" alt=\"illustration of chemical structure\" class=\"wp-image-2058\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flocculation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Removes impurities with the trapping and adsorption of target substances.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Overview<\/th><td>An anionic and water-soluble polymer that forms ionic bonds, and traps and adsorbs target substances. It can be used at wastewater treatment sites and also in the removal of impurities in the manufacturing of food products, due to its partial food additive grade.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Effects<\/th><td>Separates sedimentation, Improves filterability<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Examples of Use<\/th><td>Dirt and water treatment, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2059,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_010.png\" alt=\"illustration of chemical structure\" class=\"wp-image-2059\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thickening<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The high viscosity of the aqueous solution gives it superior thermal stability, which maintains viscosity even after heating.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Overview<\/th><td>This aqueous solution has high viscosity as it is an electrolyte solution with a high molecular weight. The viscosity of this aqueous solution can be adjusted by changing the concentration and pH.<br>This aqueous solution also has excellent thermal stability, so the viscosity hardly depletes even after heating.<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Effects<\/th><td>Moisturizing, Adjusting viscosity<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Examples of Use<\/th><td>Cataplasm (skin patch), Food additives, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":2060,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/img_aqualic_011.png\" alt=\"illustration of chemical structure\" class=\"wp-image-2060\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc05\">Applications<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17636,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic_h_img_3-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Example of Application\u3000\nPoultice\" class=\"wp-image-17636\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cataplasm(skin patch)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17637,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic_h_img_4-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Example of Applications\nglue\" class=\"wp-image-17637\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adhesive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17638,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic_h_img_5-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Example of Applications\nWater treatment (flocculant)\" class=\"wp-image-17638\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Water treatment (flocculant)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17639,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic_h_img_6-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Example of Applications\nPaint\" class=\"wp-image-17639\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17640,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic_h_img_7-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Example of Applications\nOintment base\" class=\"wp-image-17640\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ointment base<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div 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\/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<dl class=\"m_faqList\"><div><dt>I would like to try the product(s) first, so can I receive some samples?<\/dt><dd>Yes, we can deliver samples to you.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Is there a lineup of products with different molecular weights and pH values?<\/dt><dd>Yes, Please check the Catalog.<\/a><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Can you export these products overseas?<\/dt><dd> We have experience in exporting our products to countries around the world.<\/dd><\/div><!-- \/.m_faqList --><\/dl>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Polycarboxylates: AQUALIC\u2122 L, H \uff08water-soluble polymer\uff09","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"aqualic-l-h","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-19 10:48:59","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-19 01:48:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/shokubai.mediawars.ne.jp\/ja\/?post_type=products&#038;p=1204","menu_order":0,"post_type":"products","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":17320,"post_author":"28","post_date":"2025-10-20 11:27:49","post_date_gmt":"2025-10-20 02:27:49","post_content":"<!-- wp:my-gutenberg\/my-block00 -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-my-gutenberg-my-block00 m_ancNav\"><ul class=\"anc_content\"><li><a href=\"#anc01\" title=\"\">Basic Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc02\" title=\"\">Features and Properties<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc03\" title=\"\">Functions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc04\" title=\"\">Applications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc05\" title=\"\">Technical Document<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:my-gutenberg\/my-block00 -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc01\">Basic Information<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>AQUALIC\u2122 FN-001 is a <strong>highly functional polymer-type chelating agent<\/strong>. It is a water-soluble polymer and is safer than low-molecular-weight chelating agents. It has <strong>less environmental impact<\/strong> than phosphorus, which is subject to strict wastewater regulations, and EDTA, which is subject to PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register)*,<br> *a Japanese environmental regulation<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Compared to conventional carboxylic acid polymers, it also possesses<strong> high calcium chelating ability, dispersibility, and anti-redeposition ability<\/strong>. It also possesses <strong>excellent solubility under high temperature and high hardness conditions<\/strong>, making it suitable for use in cleaning agents, water treatment, papermaking, and fiber treatment applications.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Basic Physical Properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th><strong>Appearance<\/strong><\/th><td>Slightly yellow viscous liquid<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Solvent<\/th><td>&nbsp;Water<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Solid Fraction<\/strong><\/th><td>44-46\uff05<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>pH<\/th><td>6.8-8.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Viscosity<\/th><td>300-700mPa\u30fbs\uff0825\u2103\uff09<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For a complete and data\u2011rich overview, download the technical brochure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/products-download\/?pdf=aqualic-fn-001_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Technical Document<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc02\">Features and Properties<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>High calcium chelating ability<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Maintains solubility under high hardness conditions<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Anti-redeposition ability<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Environmentally friendly<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc03\">Functions<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Calcium<\/strong> Chelating Ability<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>FN-001 has high chelating ability equivalent to that of low molecular weight chelating agents (MGDA, citric acid  and EDTA).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":18220,\"width\":\"541px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AQUALIC_FN001_data1-1024x471.png\" alt=\"Ca Chelating ability of AQUALIC FN-001 \" class=\"wp-image-18220\" style=\"width:541px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u3000\u3000\u3000*Measurement conditions: room temperature<br>\u3000\u3000\u3000*Evaluation method: Evaluated using a Ca ion electrode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detergency Evaluation<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Comparison of cleaning power for dairy products, which are a source of Ca<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Assuming application to cleaning agents for automatic dishwashers (commercial use), we evaluated a detergent formulation with NaOH as the main ingredient.<br>The dirt used is one that is high in Ca&nbsp;<sup>*<\/sup>.<br>When NaOH alone or 300 ppm of NTA was added, redeposition of dirt was observed, but this was not observed when 30 ppm of FN-001 was added, demonstrating high detergency.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17354,\"width\":\"440px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic-fn-001_image-english.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17354\" style=\"width:440px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u3000\u3000\u3000Photo of glass plate after cleaning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">*Stain components: Mix margarine, skimmed milk powder, and wheat flour, place on a glass plate and heat at 130\u2103 for 10 minutes<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc04\">Applications<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17345,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic_fn-001_img_4-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17345\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cleaning agents<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17346,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic_fn-001_img_5-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17346\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Water treatment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17347,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic_fn-001_img_6-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17347\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paper manufacturing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17348,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aqualic_fn-001_img_7-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17348\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Textile treatment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Related Case Studies and Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.www.solution.shokubai.co.jp\/case\/029\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eco-efficient Chelating Agent for Cleaning<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc05\">Technical Document<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Download the document to see detailed product features and additional lab data beyond what\u2019s shown online.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/products-download\/?pdf=aqualic-fn-001_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Technical Document<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"High-performance Polymer Chelating Agent (AQUALIC\u2122\u00a0FN-001)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"aqualic-fn-001","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-10-20 15:07:47","post_modified_gmt":"2025-10-20 06:07:47","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=products&#038;p=17320","menu_order":0,"post_type":"products","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":15322,"post_author":"4","post_date":"2024-12-24 09:35:44","post_date_gmt":"2024-12-24 00:35:44","post_content":"<!-- wp:my-gutenberg\/my-block00 -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-my-gutenberg-my-block00 m_ancNav\"><ul class=\"anc_content\"><li><a href=\"#anc01\" title=\"\">Basic Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc02\" title=\"\">Product Details<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc03\" title=\"\">Features and Properties<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#anc04\" title=\"\">Examples of Applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:my-gutenberg\/my-block00 -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc01\">Basic Information<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to the polymer dispersion function, AQUALIC\u2122 KL-001 has the functions of a dispersant and a solubilizer due to its high compatibility with surfactants. It can supplement the functions of other raw materials such as solubilizers and dispersants.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">Appearance<\/th><td style=\"text-align:center\">light brown transparent liquid<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">Solid fraction<\/th><td style=\"text-align:center\">65% (aqueous solution)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">Viscosity (25\u2103)<\/th><td style=\"text-align:center\">\u2266 1,000 mPa\u30fb s<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">pH (25\u2103)<\/th><td style=\"text-align:center\">2.5 ~ 3.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">Density (25\u2103)<\/th><td style=\"text-align:center\">1.14 g\/ml<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc02\">Product Details<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Highly compatible with surfactants<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Ability to prevent scale<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Ability to prevent re-contamination<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table {\"contentJustification\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table is-content-justification-left\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">Performance<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">Chelating agent<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">Conventional polymer<br>(sodium polyacrylate)<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">KL-001<\/th><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">Compatibility with surfactants<\/th><td style=\"text-align:center\">Poor<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">Poor<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Excellent<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">Scale inhabitation ability<\/th><td style=\"text-align:center\">Fair<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">Good<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Good<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">Ability to prevent redeposition<\/th><td style=\"text-align:center\">Poor<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">Good<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Good<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":15349,\"width\":\"600px\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_1-1024x287.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15349\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc03\">Features and Properties<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25a0 <\/strong>Solubility with low-foaming nonionic surfactants<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"width:290px\"><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align:center;padding:6px\">Detergent composition<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center;width:50px;padding:6px\">g<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"text-align:center;padding:6px\">Nonionic surfactant<br>(PEG\/PPG-12\/35 copolymer)<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center;padding:6px\">1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center;padding:6px\">additive<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center;padding:6px\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center;padding:6px\">NaOH<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center;padding:6px\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center;padding:6px\">Water<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center;padding:6px\">84<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>* Net content of each component.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":15766,\"width\":\"200px\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/aqualic-kl_2sodium-p-a.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15766\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prepare the detergent composition, adjust the temperature to 40\u2103, and add the solubilizing agent until the liquid becomes clear.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":15352,\"scale\":\"cover\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15352\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"14px\"}}} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25a0<\/strong> Scale inhabitation performance<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17458,\"width\":\"80px\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/ja\/wpdir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_3-1-517x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17458\" style=\"width:80px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dilute the detergent at the specified magnification and insert the test piece.<br>After standing at the specified temperature for the specified time, visually observe the appearance of the test piece.<br>(Evaluation conditions are as follows)<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align:center;width:160px\">Detergent composition (wt%)<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2460<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2461<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2462<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2463<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2464<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2465<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">NaOH\/Na<sub>2<\/sub>CO<sub>3<\/sub>=1\/1<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">MGDA\u30fb3Na<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">7<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">5<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">KL-001<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">3<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">5<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">Appearance of SUS specimen <\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img class=\"wp-image-17219\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/aqualic-kl_tbl1a.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img class=\"wp-image-17220\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/aqualic-kl_tbl1b.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img class=\"wp-image-17221\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/aqualic-kl_tbl1c.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img class=\"wp-image-17222\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/aqualic-kl_tbl1d.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img class=\"wp-image-17223\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/aqualic-kl_tbl1e.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img class=\"wp-image-17224\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/aqualic-kl_tbl1f.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>* Net content of each component<br>(Evaluation conditions) Detergent concentration: 0.1% \/ Dilution water hardness: 300 mgCaCO3 \/ L \/ Standing temperature: 60\u2103 \/ Standing time: 24h \/ Test specimen: SUS304<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"14px\"}}} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25a0 <\/strong>Ability to prevent redeposition of protein dirt<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17587,\"width\":\"200px\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/ja\/wpdir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_4-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17587\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mix the dirt and detergent and heat at a specified temperature for a specified time.<br>The process of soaking in the mixture for a specified time, soaking in rinsed water, and drying is performed three times.<br>Color is indicated with amide black and the absorbance is determined.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th style=\"width:200px;text-align:center\">Detergent composition (wt%)<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2460<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2461<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2462<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2463<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">NaOH\/Na<sub>2<\/sub>CO<sub>3<\/sub>=1\/1<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">sodium p-toluenesulfonate<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">KL-001<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">Appearance of glass specimen <\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/ja\/wpdir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_tbl2a.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17575\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/ja\/wpdir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_tbl2b.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17575\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/ja\/wpdir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_tbl2c.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17575\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/ja\/wpdir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_tbl2d.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17575\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">Amide black content (ppm)<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\"><div style=\"margin:auto;background:#FFC000;width:40px;height:122px\">2.44<\/div><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\"><div style=\"margin:auto;background:#FFC000;width:40px;height:63.5px\">1.27<\/div><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\"><div style=\"margin:auto;background:#FFC000;width:40px;height:75.5px\">1.51<\/div><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\"><div style=\"margin:auto;background:#FFC000;width:40px;height:29.5px\">0.59<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>* Net content of each component<br>(Evaluation conditions) Detergent concentration: 0.1% \/ Stain: 1% whole egg (oiled egg) \/ Heating temperature: 60\u2103\/Heating time: 30min \/ Test specimen: Glass plate \/ Soaking time: 20sec (contaminated liquid), 5sec (rinsed water) \/ Water used: Tap water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"14px\"}}} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc04\">Examples of Applications<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25a0 <\/strong>Example of liquid detergent formulation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th style=\"text-align:center\">Detergent composition (wt%)<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2460<\/th><th style=\"text-align:center\">\u2461<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">NaOH<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">5<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">SOFTANOL\u2122 70<sup>\u203b1<\/sup><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">1<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">MGDA (40%)<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">20<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">KL-001<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">0<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">Water<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">74<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\">74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:center\">40\u2103 Appearance<\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img class=\"wp-image-17591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/ja\/wpdir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_tbl3a.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 180px\"><\/td><td style=\"text-align:center\"><img class=\"wp-image-17591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/ja\/wpdir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aqualic-kl_tbl3b.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 180px\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>* Volumetric amounts of each component<br>\u203b1 Cloud point of SOFTANOL\u2122 70: 33\u2103.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:flexible-table-block\/table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"14px\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Related Case Studies and Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.www.solution.shokubai.co.jp\/case\/042\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polymer Enhances Cleaning Performance<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Highly Compatible Multifunctional Polymer (AQUALIC\u2122 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Applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:my-gutenberg\/my-block00 -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc01\">Thickening Agents<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It exhibits <strong>the highest thickening effect in the alkaline region around pH 10<\/strong>, and shows thickening performance even at lower concentrations compared to guar gum or CMC. A notable feature is its <strong>stable viscosity <\/strong>against temperature changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Furthermore, aqueous solutions of polyacrylic acid and sodium polyacrylate exhibit properties close to Newtonian fluids in the viscosity range typically used, meaning that their viscosity does not change with shear rate and remains nearly constant.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u25bc&nbsp;Watch the introductory video on thickening applications below.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/streaming.video-b.com\/streaming\/3876fd05af50a7e500d3e6dcb8c5cc532e509be5\" style=\"border: none\" title=\"\u82f1\u8a9e\u7248_\u30dd\u30ea\u30a2\u30af\u30ea\u30eb\u9178\u3001\u30dd\u30ea\u30a2\u30af\u30ea\u30eb\u9178Na\u7d39\u4ecb\u52d5\u753b\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" allow=\"fullscreen\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc02\"><strong>Food Additives \/ Feed Additives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>High molecular weight sodium polyacrylate is widely used in various products as a<strong> <\/strong>food additive and feed additive. Products from Nippon Shokubai have a long track record of use as food-grade and feed-grade additives. The usage standard for food is less than 0.2% by weight.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Due to its <strong>water retention and thickening properties<\/strong> in aqueous solutions, it has been widely used in noodles, processed foods, and frozen foods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is known to enhance the adhesive strength of proteins in powdered raw materials and to retain water effectively (water-holding capacity), helping to evenly maintain moisture in dough and prevent drying.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is also used as a binder in fish feed (moist pellets).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":14603,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/ja\/wpdir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u98df\u3079\u7269\u5dee\u3057\u66ff\u3048.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14603\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc03\">Builder (Detergent Aid)<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sodium polyacrylate is used as a builder (detergent aid) in powdered detergents for clothing and dishwashing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It<strong> enhances cleaning performance<\/strong> <strong>through multiple functions<\/strong>: loosening mud stains, encapsulating dirt to prevent it from reattaching to clothes or dishes, and capturing calcium and magnesium ions to prevent the deactivation of surfactants. These combined actions make it an effective detergent aid.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":17044,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.shokubai.co.jp\/en\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Applications-of-PA_en_v2_-1024x399.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17044\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anc04\"><strong>Other Various Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pharmaceuticals \/ Daily Necessities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When dissolved in water, sodium polyacrylate exhibits strong thickening properties, making it suitable for<strong> use in poultices and cooling sheets<\/strong>. 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