A superabsorbent polymer (SAP) (also called slush powder) is a water-absorbing hydrophilic homopolymers or copolymers[1] that can absorb and retain extremely large amounts of a liquid relative to its own mass.
USES: Artificial snow for motion picture and stage productions Candles
Cement-based materials (e.g. concrete)
Composites and laminates
Controlled release of insecticides and herbicides
Diapers and adult diapers
Drown-free water source for feeder insects
Expandable water toys
Expansion microscopy
Filtration applications
Fire-retardant gel
Flood control
Fragrance carrier
Frog tape (high-tech masking tape designed for use with latex paint)
Fuel monitoring systems in aviation and vehicles
Gel blasters (a cross between paintball and airsoft; used in China)
