Poly(acrylamide)

polymer

Poly(acrylamide) is a synthetic polymer formed by the polymerization of acrylamide monomers, producing a water-soluble or cross-linkable plastic material with excellent film-forming and thickening properties. It is widely used in water treatment for flocculation and clarification, oil recovery operations, paper manufacturing, and cosmetic/personal care formulations, where its ability to modify viscosity and bind suspended particles makes it valuable. Engineers select this polymer for applications requiring high water absorption, adjustable molecular weight, and compatibility with cross-linking agents, though its use must account for monomer toxicity in handling and potential regulatory restrictions in food-contact applications.

water treatment and flocculationoil & gas recoverypaper coating and sizingcosmetics and personal caresoil conditioning and agriculturesuperabsorbent polymer systems

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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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.