An explosion in a diaper plant in Japan could have far-reaching impacts on diaper supplies across the world.
From ABC News:
"The plant in the coastal city of Himeji, operated by Nippon Shokubai Co., is one of the world's largest producers of acrylic acid, a primary ingredient used in disposable diapers.
Acrylic acid is a key component of superabsorbent polymers or SAP, which absorb large amounts of liquid. Nippon Shokubai makes roughly 20 percent of the world's SAP and maintains a 10 percent global market share of acrylic acid. The plant had been ramping up production to meet increasing global demand, especially from China, according to Japanese media reports."
No word on whether this will affect the supply of adult diapers, but it is said that prices for all diapers could be driven higher by the shortage. Stock up!
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