Sodium Polyacrylate

Sodium Polyacrylate molecular structurePubChem

2-5 year old preschoolers • Skin contact product

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Safe for preschoolers to use Sodium Polyacrylate?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Sodium Polyacrylate is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children when used in topical products. Consider preschooler activity levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For toddlers and preschoolers (2-5 years), sodium polyacrylate used in wipes or absorbent products is usually low risk when applied to healthy, unbroken skin. The biggest concern is traces of a chemical called acrylic acid that can contaminate the ingredient.

✅What to Do

Use products made specifically for children and from trusted brands. Don’t put products with sodium polyacrylate on cuts, scrapes, or very irritated skin. If your child’s skin becomes red, itchy, or sore after use, stop using it and rinse the area with water. Don’t let children eat or chew products that contain this ingredient.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for skin irritation, burning, or allergy signs and stop use if they appear. The contamination concern (residual acrylic acid) has been raised by government reviews and industry safety panels, so prefer formulations tested for purity and designed to avoid irritation.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Organ Risk: Environment Canada classifies this material as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gives it a medium human-health priority. That means repeated or heavy exposure could harm organs (for example liver, kidneys, or lungs).
Irritant: Industry safety reviewers note the ingredient should be used only when formulated to avoid irritation, and the ingredient data flags possible contamination with acrylic acid (a known skin and respiratory irritant). Because of that, products containing it may cause skin redness, itching, or rashes—especially on very sensitive baby skin.
Long-Term Risk: The U.S. FDA records this material for limited uses in food and as a food additive with only limited toxicity data. That means people can get exposed from more than one source (food plus topical products), so small exposures can add up over time and raise longer-term health concern.

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Alternative Names for Sodium Polyacrylate

This ingredient may also be listed as:

sodium polyacrylateFT-0621879POLY(ACRYLIC ACID SODIUM SALT) POWDER MW~50002-PROPENOIC ACID SODIUM SALT; ACRYLIC ACID SODIUM SALTR624POLY(ACRYLIC ACID SODIUM SALT) AVERAGE 30 WT. % IN H2OJ-523991CAS-7446-81-3POLY(ACRYLIC ACID SODIUM SALT)50 WT. % IN H2OO749Q15632837

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Products Containing Sodium Polyacrylate

This ingredient is found in the following products:

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Research Articles on Sodium Polyacrylate

Scientific research related to this ingredient:

Sensitisation to the acrylate co-polymers glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid co-polymer, sodium polyacrylate and acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate cross-polymer (Carbopol®) is rare.

PMID: 39187930PubMed ↗

These research articles provide scientific evidence about Sodium Polyacrylate safety and effects.

Common Questions About Sodium Polyacrylate

Safe for preschoolers to use Sodium Polyacrylate?

Yes, Sodium Polyacrylate is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children based on current research.

What are the organ risk risks of Sodium Polyacrylate for preschoolers?

May harm organs like liver, kidneys, or lungs with repeated use. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the irritant risks of Sodium Polyacrylate for preschoolers?

Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the long-term risk risks of Sodium Polyacrylate for preschoolers?

Linked to long-term health effects after years of use or exposure. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Sodium Polyacrylate?

Sodium Polyacrylate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using products with Sodium Polyacrylate?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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