What is the distinguishing feature of super sbsorbent polymers?
According to the principles of environmental hygiene, it is demanded not only to keep the environment free of harmful contaminants but also to minimize the introduction of useless and avoidable ones. With the development of super absorbent polymers, it has been possible to fulfill this minimum requirement particularly for the field of food production. In particular, this is relevant for the monomeric acrylamide due to its toxicological properties. The contents of technical unavoidable residuals of monomeric acrylic acid and acrylamide are reduced to an extent were due to toxicological reasons; no restrictions for food production exists. As both monomers are characterized by high mobility and rapid biological degradation, harmful effects on soil are not expected.
