Spongel

Applied research in absorbency

Super absorbent compostable powder

Spongel: a new approach to superabsorbent materials

Spongel shows absorption and retention values hugely higher than the most non-acrilic SAPs currently available on the market. Thanks to the research about its components, its application is safe, in the food, medical and hygienic-sanitary sectors.

In 2015, a university study demonstrated that it was possible to produce a superabsorbent powder designed without chemical additives. Magic saw strong potential in the project, took it forward and, within a few years, developed and tested both the production process and the manufacturing plant.

In 2017 Spongel won Edana Index Awards in the category “Raw materials and innovation”, the highest award for the best excellence examples in the industry.

In 2020 it was certified Ok compost INDUSTRIAL.

We transform raw materials into innovation

Spongel

Technical features

Most non-acrylate-based SAPs (Super Absorbent Powders) generally show good absorbency under no-load conditions, while high absorption under load remains a characteristic of other SAPs.

Spongel shows free swell capacity (FSC) values in saline solution up to 70 g/g and absorption under load (AUL) values up to 20 g/g.

As regards the fluid retention capacity after the centrifugation of the swollen SAP (CRC- centrifugation retention capacity), Spongel surprisingly shows CRC values around 35 g/g, which is very close to the best acrylic-based SAPs values.

Main applications

Absorbing pads for food packaging,

As an alternative to conventional acrylic superabsorbents, or as a way to enhance the absorbent capacity of pure cellulose structures, depending on the requirements of the specific application.

Absorbent hygiene products

Baby diapers, feminine hygiene products and incontinence products: Spongel can be used to increase the absorbent capacity of pure cellulose structures or other absorbent materials, improving free absorbency, absorbency under load and fluid retention.

Other applications

Medical and healthcare: i.e. bandages and gauzes for burns and wounds;

Agriculture: i.e. to control water and fertilizer absorption, distribution and storage;

Power and communication cables: i.e. to insulate and to prevent water seeping along the cable;

Logistics: i.e to prodece absorbing materials which can limit spillage damages and condensation formation;

Waste material disposal: i.e. to collect and solidify domestic or industrial wastes.

Spongel shows a very high absorbing capacity

Flexibility

A single formula, several versions for different absorption needs

Thanks to constant research and development commitment, Spongel formula is available in different versions, each one for a specific use.

Different ingredient dosages create suitable performance for free and under pressure absorption, always ensuring an excellent retention capacity.

Thanks to the European project EcoMAT, the possibility of incorporating natural antibacterial agents has been tested, allowing, for example, an increase in the shelf-life of food and the development of an effective odor control system.