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Super absorbent
polymers, used for spill control of toxic
liquids, body coolers, cat liter, flower
arrangements, fire fighting, gel ice, etc.,
are inert, water swell able, cross-linked,
materials which absorb water or aqueous
solutions. The product swells and forms
a tight gel that holds water molecules,
even under pressure holding hundreds of
times its weight in water.
Super absorbent
polymers are materials that absorb hundreds
of times their weight in water. One kilogram
of these materials can absorb over 300 liters
of water. The materials are inert and consequently
do not alter the liquid that they absorb.
Super absorbent polymers offer a low cost
alternative to conventional absorbents like
clay, corn husks, etc.
USES:
Body
Cooling Gels for Apparel
- bandanas, headbands, wrist bands - work,
sports, etc.
Food Processing
- used in place of foods to demonstrate food
processing equipment at trade shows and
quality control testing
Baby and
Adult Diapers
- an estimated 1.5 billion pounds per year
in the U.S. alone
Floral
Arrangements
- crystal
"nuggets" with color added looks
really cool!!
Kitty
Litter Additive - holds it plus
reduces odor
Ice Packs
- keeps water colder for longer periods
- fish, flowers, food, etc.
Heat
Packs
- for ease and control of heat pads - body
heat packs, food, etc.
Bait
and Gaming Gels
- holds scent and soluble baits in traps
- fish lure, trap baits, etc.
Pesticide Gels
- makes liquids manageable and remains effective
for a much long period of time - spider
control in rafters, termites, etc.
Spill
Control
- picks up any aqueous liquid spills quickly
- lawn spray companies, etc.
Oil/Water Separation
- removes water from fuel tanks, filters
- farm tractors, trucking, boating, etc.
Cleaning
Gels
- holds cleaner on vertical services - rust
removers, bleaching agents, etc.
Fragrance
Gels
- reduces evaporation, acts to time release
- deodorizers, etc.
Autopsy Absorbents
- stops leakage of body fluids - autopsy,
funeral homes, etc.
Solidify Liquid
Wastes - gel liquids for solid
waste disposal - industry, bio-medical,
etc.
Fire
Fighting Gel
- keeps water on the fire surface - forest
fires, structure coating, etc.
Tell
us your application - we welcome the
opportunity to work with you and supply
you with the right product, committed service,
and the best price.
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Horta-Sorb®
Superabsorbent Gels - Available
particle sizes, characteristics
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Horta-Sorb®
LG (2-4mm): Absorbs about 300 times its weight in water over a period of
2-3 hours. Resulting gel resemble "nuggets" of water that look
like glass chips about the size of a marble. Some applications are in floral arrangements, imitation "ice"
applications, and to replace meat in engineering trials of food processing
equipment. Horta-Sorb®
MD (1-2mm): Absorbs about 300
times its weight in water over a period
of 20-45 minutes. Resulting
gel resemble "nuggets" of
water that look like glass chips about
the size of a a garden pea.
Used in body coolers, headbands and
bandana, water separator for fuel
lines and storage tanks applications.
Horta-Sorb®
SM (200-800µ(micron)) Absorbs
about 300 times its weight in water
over a period of a few seconds to
a couple of minutes. Resulting
gel solidifies water to consistency
from loose apple sauce to hard solid
state. Typical applications
are waste solidification, as a lubricant
for cable pulling, to absorb water
"leaking" from waste being
transported to landfills, gelling
agent for animal scents for trappers,
as an additive to kitty litter, and
the list goes on, and on. Call
us to discuss your application.
Horta-Sorb®
ST (Original Starch):
Absorbs about 150-175
times its weight in water over a period
of a few seconds to a couple of minutes.
Resulting gel solidifies water to
consistency of loose apple sauce
to hard solid state. Used where
an organic approach is desired.
Not as stable as LG, MD, or SM. |
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