CARBOPOL 980 / CARBOMER

PRODUCT’S NAME:

• Carbopol 980

INCI NAME:

• Carbomer

PRODUCT MATERIALS:

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MASS:

• 25kg/ Pack- Retail available

* CHARACTERISTICS AND USES:

Carbopol 980 is a polymerized, dispersible, moderately cross-linked polyacrylic acid polymer powder that:

– Change the rheology of the product.

–Increase viscosity for products.

– Create consistency, thickness, create clear gel.

– Increases the cohesion and stability of ingredients in lotions and creams O/W.

– Non-sticky, not heavy, high stability and interaction.

–Its short flow, non-drip properties are ideal for applications such as clear gels, hydroalcholic gels, creams and lotions.

*APPLICATION:

–As a thickener for gel products, serums, skin care creams, hair, hand gels, floor cleaning…

– Rate of use: + Create thick gel: 0.2- 1.0%

+ Stable in emulsion O/W: 0.1-0.3%.

*USING:

Add the carbomer to the water phase of the product, stirring with a whisk or handmixer until the carbomer is completely hydrated and forms a translucent liquid gel. No need to be affected by temperature. Adjust pH > 6 with NaOH, TEA, KOH, to stabilize or create clear gel.

*Note:

Stir gently to avoid foaming. Can be mixed with glycerin before adding to the water phase to avoid clumping