Oasis SAF® is a cross-linked polymer consisting of three different monomers – acrylic acid (AA) methylacrylate (MA) and a small quantity of special acrylate/methylacrylate monomer (SAMM) – in which the acrylic acid is partially neutralised to the sodium salt of acrylic ac id (AANa). The cross-links between polymer chains are formed as ester groups by reaction between the acid groups in acrylic acid and the SAMM.
The chemistry on which Oasis SAF® is based has been extensively tested to establish it’s safe for use status in application areas requiring a high degree of toxicity and regulatory approval. Studies include allergenicity, irritation, dermal, genetic, reproductive, and ingestion research.