SAP

Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) 

FORMOSA PLASTIC was established in 1954. Today, the group includes more than 50 other companies engaged in businesses such as oil refining,  petrochemicals, plastic raw materials (PVC, PP, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, EVA & POM resins), chemicals, secondary processing of plastics, fibers (polyester, acrylic, nylon, rayon, carbon, fiberglass & spandex), textiles, carpets, electronic materials, machinery, transportation, power generation & stainless steel.

Tayrilan Division of FPC

TAYRILAN manufactures SAP (super absorbent polymer) with an annual capacity of 110,000 metric tons.  SAP is used for diapers and sanitary pads.  It is produced by the polymerization of sodium acrylate, which can absorb urine up to 40 to 80 times its weight and remains in hydrogel form when in contact with body fluid.  SAP also exhibits high water holding ability and maintains gel integrity when in contact with water.