Is anionic polyacrylamide toxic?

Anionic polyacrylamide has no systemic toxicity to aquatic organisms or micro-organisms. The polymer is much too large to be absorbed into tissues and cells. The functional anionic groups do not interfere with the functioning of fish gills or daphnia respirators.

What is the difference between anionic acrylamide copolymer retention aids and strength agents?

Anionic acrylamide copolymer retention aids typically have molecular masses in the range of 5 to 20 million grams per mole. The strength agents typically have molecular masses in the hundreds of thousands. Another difference is in the form delivered to the mill.

What is the molecular mass of acrylamide?

Negatively charged copolymers of acrylamide are widely used as retention aids and dry-strength resins. However, different molecular mass ranges are used for these two roles. Anionic acrylamide copolymer retention aids typically have molecular masses in the range of 5 to 20 million grams per mole.