FIELD: organic chemistry; production of polymers capable to absorb liquids, including blood; sanitary ware. SUBSTANCE: cross-linked resin is based on carboxyl-containing monomer and is coated with alkylene carbonate taken in the amount 0.01-5 mas.% based on total weight of resin. Article is subjected to heat treatment at 150-180 C. Articles possess improved properties, their swelling capacity and liquid-retaining capacity under load are improved. EFFECT: improved properties. 16 cl, 8 tbl
