Absorbent Gelling Material (AGM)

Absorbent Gelling Material (AGM), also known as Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP), is a non-toxic, harmless, and environmentally friendly polymer known for its exceptional water absorption and retention properties. It finds widespread use in the production of diapers and sanitary napkins for women.

Key characteristics of Absorbent Gelling Material include:

1. Reduced Residual Monomer: AGM has minimal residual monomer content, ensuring safety and reliability.
2. Fast Absorption Rate & Small Particle Size: It has a rapid absorbent rate and features small particle sizes, which improve its effectiveness in absorbing moisture.
3. Excellent Absorption under Pressure: AGM maintains its absorbency even when subjected to pressure, making it suitable for applications requiring consistent performance.

Absorbent Gelling Material is commonly integrated into the padding of diapers to efficiently absorb wetness. This material has a long track record of safe usage and has been a staple in popular diaper brands such as Pampers and Luvs for over two decades. AGM shares similarities with ingredients commonly used in cosmetics, food processing, and as binders in medical capsules.

When Absorbent Gelling Material is added to diapers, it initially appears as dry granules but transforms into a gel upon absorbing liquid. It is normal to observe some gel on the skin, especially in heavily saturated diapers.

For additional assurance, the Institute for Polyacrylate Absorbents has conducted extensive research on the safety of consumer products containing absorbent gels and has confirmed their safety.