Super Absorbent Polymer: Sodium Polyacrylate 5 lbs - Ideal for Diapers & Science Fun

Diaper Polymer, also known as slush powder, turns from a dry powder to a gel in just seconds. The special sodium polyacrylate absorbs from 500 to 800 times its weight in water. It is the secret ingredient that's used to absorb "liquid" in baby diapers! It is lots of fun and hands-on polymer science tricks to play with your friends.You will be amazed when you see the superabsorbent sodium polyacrylate soak up more than 600 times its weight in water and turn into a gel!This sodium polyacrylate powder, also referred to as the diaper powder, is used in baby's superabsorbent diapers and other types of absorbent undergarments.Teachers will find sodium polyacrylate great for chemistry classroom demonstrations and science experiments.Sodium polyacrylate is non-toxic when used as directed.Sodium polyacrylate can also be used to make ice packs, absorb liquid spills and magic tricks, etc.