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Tramfloc® 1001B Super Absorbent Polymer

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Tramfloc® 1001B is a water absorbing soil conditioner. Tramfloc ® 1001B is a homopolymer of sodium polyacrylate used to absorb and retain large quantities of water and nutrients.

Functions: Absorbent, Soil Conditioner, Water Retention Agent

Chemical Family: Anionics, Sodium Salts

Features: High Absorption Capacity, High Water Holding Capacity, Improved Water Retention

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Agrochemical Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
9003-04-7
EC No.
618-349-8

Features & Benefits

Agrochemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Uses
  • Tramfloc® 1001B is applied in agricultures, horticulture, forestry, mining and other operations where moisture retention is required.
  • Tramfloc® 1001B has an anionic character and is 100% active with a maximum moisture content of 10%.
  • Tramfloc® 1001B is insoluble in water and functions in the usable pH range of 5 - 9.
Application Rate

Rates vary according to the conditions of the soils, crops, water supplies, and whether water is from rainfall or irrigation and the quantities and frequencies of watering. General guidelines are: 2-3 kg/m³ in mixed to substrates consisting of sand, peat and compost; 50-100 g/m² in broadcasting, 25-50 kg/hectare.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size0.3 - 0.6mm
Typical Characteristics

Maximum absorption in weight of retained water per weight of Tramfloc ® 1001B is as follows:

Deionized water 380
Water with 1000 ppm NaCl 190
In soil (measured under a pressure of 2 atm) 225
Time to reach 60% of maximum absorption 10 minutes
Stability of swollen product in sandy soil 2 - 4 years
Approximate bulk density 0.8

The absorption rate is greater than 300 mls of pure water per gram of SAP. For brines of 0.9% NaCl the absorption rate is greater than 60 mls per gram of SAP. The absorbed liquid is stored as a gel. The retention rate is measured in grams of remaining water after passing through a centrifuge. We offer a various particle sizes in our SAP product line. Finer particles absorb liquid faster than larger particles such as Tramfloc® 1002 and 1004, 2 mm and 4 mm nominally, respectively.

Parameter

Unit

Value

Test Result

Max Target Min
pH / 6.3 6.1 5.9 6.2
Residual monomer ppm 500 300   309

Particle size distribution

850 um

%

1     0.3
850-600 am 45 28 20 34.8
600-300 m 65 53 35 53.2
300-150 um 30 18 5 11
150-45 m 2 1   0.7
<45 um 0.5     0

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Safety & Health

Safety and Health

Dry polymer spills should be left dry and swept up at once. Spills of polymer are slippery. Precautions should be taken to prevent them from entering lakes or streams. Polymer can be disposed of according to local regulations or treated with an absorbent material, then collected for subsequent legal disposal. Tramfloc® 1001B has been shown to exhibit a low order of toxicity. Nevertheless, precaution should be taken to prevent inhalation, ingestion or contact with skin or eyes. Observing basic industrial hygiene precautions should prevent any health or safety hazards.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Tramfloc® 1001B is available in 20 kg multi wall bags packed 40 per pallet, 180 kgs drums and in 1000 kgs sacks.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 Years
Storage and Handling

Storage temperatures should be between 32-1000°F. Unopened bags are hygroscopic and should be stored in a cool, dry place.