Sodium polyacrylate is often called a “superabsorbent polymer” because it can absorb and retain hundreds of times its weight of water. This property makes it useful in products such as thickening ...

4. Use scissors to poke a little hole in the lining of the diaper. Carefully peel off the top layer and look underneath. 5. You can touch the gel to see what it feels like. Be sure to wash your hands ...