| abstract |
The subject invention pertains to a process for preparing a fluid absorbent polymer wherein an ethylenically unsaturated monomer mixture is dispersed as droplets in an inert organic phase containing a hydrophobic suspending agent, such droplets being polymerized to form polymer particles having a hydrophobic surface, characterized in that the polymer particles are blended with a hydrophilic material in the absence of an organic solvent, such as to render the hydrophobic surface hydrophilic. |