#Sodium polyacrylate

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[vulcanmindtrick]

I was inspired by this post to tell the story of how I also grossed out male students with a pad during my phd!

I'm (currently, still) getting my PhD in chemistry. I'm working on how ions affect materials formation in solutions. The system I'm currently working on sometimes forms a gel and sometimes doesn't depending on which ions are present in the solution.

One of my labmates remembered this stuff, it's a kids toy, where you add stuff to a bathtub to turn the water into a gel, but then you pour salt on it to make it go back to not a gel. We thought that could be relevant, so I wanted to test out that stuff to see if it's any salt, or if it's specifically NaCl that causes it to un-gel. The material in the bath toy is sodium polyacrylate, which is in lots of stuff, including diapers.

I didn't feel like waiting to order some, I just needed some for a quick experiment. I thought about going to the store and buying a diaper or orbeez or something, but then I realized I had pads in my backpack and those (sometimes) have sodium polyacrylate in them.

I took a pad to the lab and cut it open and did the experiment! One my my (male) labmates was completely grossed out but like... it's literally a clean pad? Why are guys like this? (to be fair, some of the other guys in the lab thought it was cool, it was just one guy that was grossed out. Also, my advisor, a woman, thought it was really cool)

Anyway, I cut up the pad, added water, turned it into a gel, then added salt, which made it un-gel (both salts I added, NaCl and NaNO3, caused it to un-gel, so it wasn't the smoking gun I was looking for, I'm assuming the salt causes the water to leave the gel due to osmosis)

[lithominium]

The hidden parts of my personality are banging on the glass really loud tonight

[ghostofskywalker]

Hi! Can I request a Kate Carter x fem reader where the reader is an environmental scientist/meteorologist collecting data with Storm Par (for non-evil-insurance reasons), and that's how Kate meets her and they're in love obviously but Kate doesn't realize it until her tornado tamer works and she realizes the first person she wants to tell is the reader? I love Twisters, I'm so happy people are writing for it! Thank you!

hi! i hope you enjoy this :)

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summary: when javi introduces kate to the storm par team, you couldn't help the way you were captivated by her. and once you get to know her more, that feeling only grew.

Kindred Spirits

You had met a lot of people working for Storm Par. As Javi liked to say, there were PHD’s from the finest schools in the country, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of tornado research with some of the most technologically advanced gear and machinery at their disposal. And most of them, if you were being honest, were incredibly boring to talk to. 

Sure, the work you did was never dull, and the weather often made up for a lot when discussing theories and ideas with your coworkers, and Javi was the person you connected with the most, but the two of you were almost always busy, and you began to keep to yourself more at work. 

That is, until you met her. 

Standing in the muddy parking lot with crowds of other people, all ranging from fellow agencies to amateur thrill seekers, you couldn’t take your eyes off her as she walked up with Javi. “Everyone, this is Kate,” Javi said, and you smiled warmly in greeting. You could tell she was nervous, and you remembered feeling the same way. “She’s the smartest person I know.” 

And as you found out, Javi was certainly not kidding with that honorific. As one of the team’s data analysts, it was your job to take a look at the storm data coming in on weather radar and make judgements about where you could go to get the best chances of success, and you liked to think that you were pretty damn good at it. But even your most successful run of predictions paled in comparison to the way that Kate seemed to simply know where tornadoes were going to pop up. If you weren’t so fascinated with the skill, you would be more than a little jealous, if you were being honest. 

But at the same time, you couldn’t help the way you were utterly captivated by her. 

One morning in particular, you were sitting on the motor lodge’s poor excuse of a balcony when the sound of a nearby door opening made you turn. “Sorry,” Kate said, moving to turn back towards her room. “I didn’t know anyone was out here.” 

“No need to apologize,” you said. “There’s enough room out here for the two of us, you don’t have to go back inside.” 

You hadn’t expected her to stay, but a pleasant feeling settled in your stomach as she pulled a chair next to where you were sitting. The two of you sat in comfortable silence for a few moments, but you could tell that something was troubling her. 

“Anything on your mind?” It was a shot in the dark, you were practically a stranger to her. But you knew that sometimes it helped to just talk, to let out your troubles, so you offered the space anyway. 

“Just tornado stuff,” she said, a smile crossing her face. “I don’t know what to think about something.” 

“I think most people here are thinking about tornado stuff,” you laughed, not wanting to push her into telling you something she wasn’t comfortable with. 

“Do you think it’s possible to stop a tornado?” 

That was certainly an odd question, and you pondered the implications. “By stop, what do you mean?” 

“To vaporize it in its tracks,” she said. 

That was not what you were expecting, and you considered the possibilities, based on the data you had already collected. “I think it certainly could be possible, if we had some way to artificially stabilize the system that controls it,” you said. “Though I don’t have a clue what one could use to do that.” 

“Sodium polyacrylate,” she said, and you could immediately see the vision she had. “Or I thought it could. Now I’m left wondering if I ever had a chance in the first place.” 

As she told you the story behind it, you mulled over the details. “The logic stands,” you said. “I know it’s not much of a consolation, but I think that it could work.” 

“Maybe,” she said. “I just don’t know if I have the strength to really begin testing it again.” 

“That’s understandable as well.” In a moment of boldness, you reached out and rested your hand over hers, pulling it back when you realized what you had just done. “If you ever wanted any help with it though, I’m here. Even if you’re back in New York, Javi knows where to find me.” 

She smiled, knowing your offer was sincere. “Thanks.” 

***

After that day, you didn’t see as much of Kate as you would have liked. It felt too strange to ask Javi if he knew anything about where she was, so you simply kept your head down and did your job. 

You had been working with some scientists in the nearby national weather service building when you heard about the tornado in El Reno, and you left the building immediately. But by the time you arrived at the site of the disaster, the damage was already done. 

Wandering through the streets, you looked for any sign of Kate, or any sign of Javi. With each step you took past ruined buildings, a fear that you haven’t felt in some time began to build in your stomach. What if something happened to them?

When you heard someone call your name, you turned immediately. 

“Javi!” The two of you raced towards each other, and you immediately pulled your friend into a crushing hug. “I’m so glad you’re okay.” 

He nodded, before pulling away and grabbing your hand. “Come on,” he said, offering no otherwise explanation. Hoping that he would lead you to Kate, you followed. 

You could tell that she had just been through hell, and you weren’t sure what she thought of you, but you pulled her into a hug just as tight as Javi’s. She was covered in sweat and grime, but you didn’t care one bit. “What happened?” you asked, selfishly hanging onto the embrace a little longer than you probably should have. 

“It worked!”

You didn’t need an explanation for that, knowing exactly what she meant, and you couldn’t help but smile. “Really?” 

“You stopped the tornado?” 

“Yes!” she said. “With a little bit of adjusting and some silver iodide, it worked.” As Javi stepped away to speak to someone nearby, you grinned at Kate. “Thank you.” 

Confused, you looked at her. “For what?” 

She pulled you into another hug, a smile on her face. “For just being there.” And as the two of you stood there, not letting go of the embrace, she spoke once more. “When I was sitting in the tornado and watching it dissipate, I realized that I couldn’t wait to tell you.” 

You pulled back slightly to look at her, and the two of you were so close. “Kate-” 

“Is it crazy to say that I want to kiss you right now?” 

God, you had to be dreaming right now, or it had to be something to do with leftover adrenaline from a near death experience, something. No, the voice in your mind said. This was not the time to be cynical, to think that all this was nothing. “Is it crazy to say that I want the same thing?” 

As your lips connected, any reservations you had disappeared. Your hands found their way to her waist, and you didn’t even care that Javi had probably seen all this happen. 

When the two of you broke apart, you spoke. “Come work at Storm Par,” you said. “I think we could really use someone with your talents on the team.” 

She laughed. “Is that the only reason?” 

“And I don’t want to have to say goodbye.” 

Leaning in for another quick kiss, Kate laughed. “Don’t worry,” she said. “I’m definitely here to stay now.”

- the end -

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[littlereyofsunlight]

Willing to dance on the wire

now up on AO3

oneshot Rating: Mature Fandom: Twisters (2024) Relationships: Kate Carter/Tyler Owens Characters: Kate Carter, Tyler Owens Additional tags: sexual content, just a smidge of Kate's PTSD Summary: Kate and Tyler wait out a tornado in a storm cellar, for once.

Kate gave the radar feed on her tablet a double-take. She’d been poring over research, engrossed in the different properties of polymers similar to sodium polyacrylate that would be, in theory, less detrimental to the environment but still able to tame a tornado. Suddenly, it was three hours later than when she’d started and her stomach was grumbling. Ignoring her hunger, she took the tablet in hand, pinching to zoom in on the area over Sapulpa. “Shit,” she swore under her breath.

At the workstation across from hers, Tyler didn’t hear her, engrossed in editing yet another video for the Tornado Wranglers channel. They were alone in the barn, their unofficial headquarters, at least for the rest of the season. 

Cathy was in Tulsa overnight, visiting Kate’s aunt and uncle. Lily and Boone had gone on a supply run. Javi, Dexter and Dani were out scouting for a new home base, one they could use as a proper office and accommodations during storm season, closer to the university over in Muskogee. Her mom insisted she was happy to have them at the farm, but there were at least one too few bathrooms for eight people to stay there at a time, even if the barn provided convenient storage for all their materials and half the Wranglers were willing to sleep out in the RV. Besides, Kate would be back in Muskogee with the start of the fall semester, working on her Ph.D again. 

“Tyler,” Kate said, eyes still on the Doppler. No answer. He bopped his head along to whatever music they were using for this episode, olive green eyes crinkled at the edges with pleasure, lips clamped together in a smile Kate was beginning to associate with Tyler seeing something he really liked. “Tyler.” Swatting away the flicker of affection, she grabbed for something to get his attention with and ended up launching an empty soda bottle over his shoulder. 

“Huh?” He clicked to pause the replay and pulled his giant headphones off of one ear. “Did you need something, Sapulpa?” She couldn’t be sure if the little flip her stomach did was nerves from the storm she was looking at or hearing him use that nickname.

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[blackwoolncrown]

Sorry if this is kind of a random question but I think I've seen you talk about toothpaste alternatives before... do you have any good recommendations for no plastic containing laundry detergent? I just realized my detergent has sodium polyacrylate in it and I'm struggling to find one that seems good.

Thanks for your time and if you don't have a good answer no worries!

Hi! I make my own laundry detergent, and I posted the recipe here.

You can play with the ratios but generally adding borax makes it stronger, increasing peroxide whitens, and a splash of vinegar will help lift stains or soften fabric.

[legends-and-savages]

@painofhumanity gets a random starter

"Oh Kate." Dor called. "Tell me who is your favorite cousin again?" She asked. "I have presents for you." She said. "I have a check for you guys to get those phased-array radars, and some contracts for the silver iodide and sodium polyacrylate." She said. Holding both up for Kate. "Oh and the use of Dorothy when I'm not using her." She said. No need to tell Kate she had rebuilt her, but she'd had some time while pregnant with Luke.

[halestrom]

🎲 + katetyler?

I did the number generator and got #29 A kiss to the back of the hand. The list is from here!

“You got it?” Javi yelled over the roaring wind.

Kate nodded as she walked backwards. “We’ve got it. You getting the data?”

Javi shot her a thumbs up, the worry on his face and she understood. It was hard to walk away, leaving Javi behind while she went to chase a tornado. But he wasn’t alone. Dani was leaning an elbow on his shoulder, eyes tracking the data already on the screen with a ease Kate had grown used to over the past few months.

“Kate!”

With one last look, promising herself that this time everything would be okay, she turned and ran over to the truck, swinging into the passenger seat in time to see Boone’s feet disappear into the back seat before he popped back up, a wide grin on his face, camera in hand.

“Gooooood afternoon, Tornado Wranglers! Who’s ready for another brilliant day?” Boone asked the camera.

She shook her head and settled as the truck roared away, buckling herself in as she watched Tyler drive the truck toward the tornado in the distance. He had one hand on the wheel, sunglasses and cowboy hat on and was grinning as he drove towards the tornado, looking as relaxed as most people were during a Sunday drive.

“With me in the truck today we got my main man, Tyler!”

“We ready?” Tyler called, just as Boone let out a crow. “If you feel it?”

“Chase it!” Boone called back.

Boone turned the camera towards Kate and she rolled her eyes, used to the antics by now, but she still found herself blushing at the thought of thousands or more people watching her. “And in passenger seat we’ve got my main lady, Kate!”

“Hi, everyone,” Kate said, waggling her fingers before she looked out the front, catching Tyler’s eyes as Boone finished going through the rollcall, the voices ringing out in the earpiece in Kate’s ear and she smiled when she heard Javi’s knowing he would be safe and this time, it would work.

And this time they had more sensors, more silver nitrate, more sodium polyacrylate and a better plan. She felt a hand cover her own, squeezing before Tyler pulled it up, pressing a kiss against the back of it and turned to smile at her.

“We got this,” he said.

She could picture his brilliant green eyes, the blind faith he once had in an idea that had ended up saving them all. The way he had her back, would listen to her talk for hours and then he would ask questions, good questions, and they would be off, talking for hours with an ease she hadn’t felt since Jeb.

“Yes, we do,” she said, taking all that faith he had and using it to shore up her worries, the memories of the friends she had lost and they felt less like an anchor these days and more like a reminder to stay grounded in the face of the whirlwind her life had become.

With a grin, and another kiss on the back of her hand before letting go so he could use both hands as he jerked the wheel to the right and they cut through a field, driving straight toward the tornado, and their future.

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Chemical Secret of Artificial Snow

In Christmas decorations, 'snow' is an essential element, and 'Sodium polyacrylate' is a common ingredient in artificial snow. Sodium polyacrylate, a odorless white powder, is a hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymer that can absorb water up to 100-1000 times its weight, forming a gel. Apart from artificial snow, sodium polyacrylate is also used in absorbent materials for diapers and sanitary pads. It is harmless to the human body and does not irritate the skin. However, caution is advised when playing with artificial snow—avoid placing sodium polyacrylate on wet surfaces as it can make them slippery, and refrain from disposing of large amounts into drains to prevent severe clogging.

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Super Absorbent Polymer Polyacrylate based | Chemtex Speciality Limited

Sodium Polyacrylate is a widely accepted super absorbent polymer, that finds extensive usage in various applications like ice gel packs, protective garments, baby diapers, etc., owing to its high water absorption capacity of about 300 – 400 times of its own weight.

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[angrenimayas]

Review COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream (kulit sensitif berjerawat)

Hello hello! Tulisanku yang pertama di tumblr akan membahas mengenai cream yang katanya super ampuh untuk mengatasi kulit berjerawat. Apakah itu benar? mungkin saja.

Pertama aku mau membahas kandungannya dulu, si All in one cream ini memiliki komposisi yaitu: 92%Snail Secretion Filtrate, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic acid, Arginine, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol, Adenosine, Phenoxyethanol.

Ya, yang menjadi daya tarik produk ini adalah kandungan lendir siput (bekicot) nya yang mencapai 92% yang katanya dapat membantu meningkatkan kemampuan sel kulit beregenerasi, mencegah dehidrasi kulit, membuatnya tampak lebih cerah bercahaya dan tampak muda, mencegah breakout, hingga menjaga kadar kolagen pada kulit, MANTEB NGGAK TUH! marketnya ibu ibu yang udah mulai keriput cocok ini.

Tekstur dari cream ini seperti cream yang berlendir wkwk kaya gini nih.

perlu sekitar 20-30detik untuk menyerap ke dalam kulit.

Harga & Ukuran 100gr – IDR 305.000 (harga normal tanpa diskon)

Sebelum aku memutuskan membeli produk ini aku research beberapa orang yang menggunakan produk all in one ini. Mulai dari baca artikel blog, nonton review youtube, sampe baca komen orang-orang di shopee. Akhirnya aku terpikat juga dengannya. Aku beli produk ini e-commerce oren.

Saat membuka paketnya, gembira rialah perasaanku telah membeli produk yang TIDAK ramah kantong ini. Sayang disayang untuk kulit aku produk ini kurang cocok hehe.

Aku jelasin dulu tipe kulitku. Kulitku termasuk jenis yang sensitif berjerawat kalo dipakein cairan atau apapun itu kalo nggak cocok gampang banget untuk berjerawat. Se-naturalnya lidah buaya juga bikin mukaku ini berjerawat. Selain itu, kalo aku ketawa atau ada reaksi emosi mukaku langsung berubah menjadi merah. Mimikri kali ya?

Semingguan pemakaian masih oke, bikin lembab kulit saja tidak memberikan efek-efek cerah. Tidak ada efek krim mahalnya gituu :v. Setelah seminggu pemakaian kulit aku jadi nambah jerawat, positif thinking aja "aku kira purging". Namun setelah sebulanan pemakaian "oh ini bukan purging" lalu aku stop pemakaian cream ini. Hari-hariku kulalui tanpa skin care hanya pake sun screen. Alhamdulillah, akhirnya mukaku terselamatkan.

Aku berpikir keras kenapa produk yang mahal itu tidak bisa membawa kulit mukaku kearah yang lebih glowing dan sehat. Setelah itu aku menyadari mungkin hal ini disebabkan karena kandungan hewani dari lendir siput itu. Soalnya dulu aku pernah pake skin care yang ada kandungan lendir siputnya juga dan nggak cocok. Yaha duitku terbang.

Karena produk ini sudah tidak terpakai lagi di kulit mukaku, jadi aku alihkan untuk pemakaian di tangan. Ya bisa dibilang sebagai lotion gitu aja sih.

Untuk pemakaian di tangan, kaki, dan area tubuh lainnya produk ini OKE BANGET! bikin alusss dan bener-bener bikin kulit tambah kenyal sesuai dengan claimnya yang "menjaga kolagen dalam kulit". Warna kulit pun juga menjadi satu tingkat lebih cerah kalo dipakai rutin. Ya kaya gini lah penampakan tangan aku pake COSRX all in one cream

So, kesimpulannya produk COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream ini emang bagus untuk membuat kulit menjadi halus dan kenyal, namun untuk kulit sensitif dan berjerawat terutama di muka kamu perlu mempertimbangkannya.

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Is Sodium Polyacrylate Safe in Sanitary Pads? A Detailed Analysis

Sanitary pads are a daily necessity for many women, and their safety is of paramount importance. One of the key ingredients found in many sanitary pads is sodium polyacrylate, a type of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) that plays a crucial role in absorbing menstrual fluid. Despite its widespread use, concerns about the safety of sodium polyacrylate have arisen. This blog aims to provide a detailed analysis of sodium polyacrylate, its safety profile, and its role in sanitary pads

What is Sodium Polyacrylate?

Sodium polyacrylate is a superabsorbent polymer that can absorb and retain large amounts of liquid relative to its own weight. It is commonly used in a variety of products, including:

Sanitary Pads and Diapers: For managing moisture and preventing leaks.

Adult Incontinence Products: To enhance absorbency and comfort.

Agricultural Products: To retain water in soil.

In sanitary pads, sodium polyacrylate helps in turning menstrual fluid into a gel-like substance, thereby reducing the risk of leaks and providing a comfortable experience.

How Does Sodium Polyacrylate Work?

Sodium polyacrylate functions through a process known as superabsorption. When it comes into contact with moisture, it rapidly swells and forms a gel, which can hold much more fluid than its dry weight. This property makes it highly effective for use in sanitary products, as it keeps the fluid away from the skin and prevents leakage.

Safety Profile of Sodium Polyacrylate

1. Regulatory Approval

Sodium polyacrylate has been extensively tested and is approved for use in various products, including sanitary pads and diapers. Regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Commission have evaluated its safety and deemed it acceptable for use in consumer products.

2. Skin Irritation and Sensitivity

For the vast majority of users, sodium polyacrylate does not cause skin irritation or sensitivity. Studies and clinical trials have shown that sodium polyacrylate is generally non-irritating and safe for use in sanitary products. However, as with any material, there is always a potential for individual sensitivity, especially for those with very sensitive skin or allergies.

3. Toxicity Concerns

Sodium polyacrylate is not classified as a toxic substance. It is designed to remain intact and inert within the product, meaning it does not release harmful chemicals or degrade into toxic substances. Ingesting sodium polyacrylate is not advised, but accidental ingestion in small quantities typically does not pose significant health risks.

4. Environmental Impact

While the safety of sodium polyacrylate for human use is well-established, its environmental impact has raised concerns. Sodium polyacrylate is a synthetic polymer that does not decompose easily, contributing to waste when products are disposed of. Manufacturers are working on developing more environmentally friendly alternatives, but it remains a challenge.

Alternatives to Sodium Polyacrylate

As awareness of environmental issues grows, there is increasing interest in alternatives to sodium polyacrylate in sanitary products:

Biodegradable Polymers: Some manufacturers are exploring biodegradable materials that can break down more easily in the environment.

Organic Materials: Pads made from organic cotton and other natural fibers offer a more eco-friendly option, though they may have different absorbent properties compared to traditional materials.

Conclusion

Sodium polyacrylate has been extensively tested and is widely used in sanitary pads due to its excellent absorbent properties. It is generally considered safe for use, with regulatory agencies confirming its safety for consumer products. However, individual sensitivities can occur, and ongoing concerns about environmental impact highlight the need for continued research and innovation in the industry.

For consumers seeking alternatives or those with sensitivities, options such as organic or biodegradable products are available. As always, choosing products that align with personal needs and values, and staying informed about the latest advancements in product safety and environmental sustainability, can help make the best choices for health and the planet.