It is also used in cosmetics and medicines, such as tablets, creams, ointments, shampoo and lotions. This experiment uses sodium alginate powder to illustrate the concept of cross-linking of polymer ...

A biodegradable polymer developed by MIT chemical engineers could find use in beauty products and cleansers—and could even help fortify foods with vitamins. The tiny beads added to some ...

The abstract, "The Hidden Dangers: Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) Beads as an Increasing Cause of Bowel Obstruction in Children ...