PAAm
polymerPAAm (polyacrylamide) is a synthetic water-soluble polymer commonly produced through free-radical polymerization of acrylamide monomers. It is widely used in water treatment, soil conditioning, enhanced oil recovery, and cosmetic formulations due to its excellent flocculation properties and ability to modify rheological behavior in aqueous systems. Engineers select PAAm when high-volume fluid processing, environmental remediation, or agricultural applications require a cost-effective polymer with strong chain flexibility and water compatibility.
water treatment and clarificationenhanced oil recoverysoil stabilization and amendmentcosmetic and personal care thickeningpaper and pulp processingwastewater flocculant
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | — | HV | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | — | K | — | — | |
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | — | K | — | — | |
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | — | K | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | — | - | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.