# Sodium polyacrylate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid0049783
Categories: cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Absorbent, Binder, Chelating agent, Dispersing agent, Emulsifier, Film former, Hair fixative, Softener and conditioner, Stabilizing agent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID0049783

> Sodium polyacrylate is used as absorbent / binder. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1307 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Construction, Furniture and furnishings. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1307 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Construction, Furniture and furnishings.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1307 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Construction, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Binder, Viscosity modifier, Dispersing agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._