Sodium polyacrylate - Applications. 1  Sodium polyacrylate and other derivatives of polyacrylic acid have a wide variety of commercial and industrial uses. 2  Sequestering agents in detergent products, such as dish detergent and laundry detergent. [2] 3  Thickening agent for products such as hair styling gel [2]
1 Ulcers in the stomach may enlarge and erode through a blood vessel, causing bleeding. 2  Aside from medication, the most common cause of a stomach ulcer is an infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori.
An ulcer may or may not have symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include: 1  A gnawing or burning pain in the middle or upper stomach between meals or at night. 2  Bloating. 3  Heartburn. 4  Nausea or vomiting.