What is Carbomer?
Carbomer is an acrylic resin obtained by cross-linking pentaerythritol with acrylic acid. It is a very important rheological regulator. After neutralization, carbomer is an excellent gel matrix, which has important applications such as thickening suspension. According to the dry product calculation, including carboxylic acid group (-cooh) should be 56.0 % ~ 68.0%.
Common Carbopol series include: Carbopol 940, 941, 934, 1342, 980, ETD 2020, AQUA sf-1, Ultrez 21, Ultrez 20, etc.
Function and application
Carbomer is used for topical formulations and suitable for preparation of gels, creams and coupling agent. It is widely used in topical lotion, cream and gel. In a neutral environment, Carbomer system is an excellent gel matrix with crystal appearance and nice sense of touch, so carbomer is suitable for preparation of cream or gel.
1. Carbomer is an excellent suspension agent, stabilizer, emulsifier and the most effective water-soluble thickener;
2. Transparent matrix for advanced cosmetics;
3. Widely used in skin care lotion, cream, transparent skin care gel, hair styling gel;
4. It is widely used in shampoo and shower gel.
Recommended dosage: 0.2-1.0%
Skin lotion, cream, transparent gel products containing ethanol, transparent skin gel, hair styling gel, shampoo, shower gel.
1. Is Carbomer dangerous?
This ingredient has been assessed as safe to use in cosmetic products. In reviewing acute oral and dermal studies, they determined that carbomers have a low potential for phototoxicity, photo-contact allergenicity, skin irritation and sensitization at concentrations up to 100%.
So, it‘s totally safe to your body.
2. What is Carbomer made from?
A series of synthetic polymers primarily made from acrylic acid. The come in the form of white, fluffy powders. Carbomers are thickening agents that help control the viscosity and flow of cosmetic products.
3.What does Carbomer do to your skin?
In skincare, it is used as an emulsifier to help stabilize and thicken solutions with different ingredient solubility. Carbomer helps to control the consistency and flow of cosmetic products, as well as provide lotions, creams, and gels with a smooth, silky texture.
Carbomer series
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| | Homopolymer of benzene solvent | short rheology, high viscosity, high transparency | gels and creams |
| Carbomer 941 | Homopolymer of benzene solvent | Long rheology; low viscosity; high transparency | gels and emulsions |
| Carbomer 934 | Homopolymer of benzene solvent | Short rheology, medium and high viscosity; moderate transparency | thick gels, emulsions, suspensions |
| | Co-solvent homopolymer | Short rheological properties, high viscosity, extremely high thickening, high transparency | crystal clear gel, water or alcohol solvent |
| Carbomer ETD 2020 | Easily dispersible copolymer | long rheology, medium viscosity, high transparency, high ion resistance | clear gel |
| Carbomer Ultrez 21 | Easily dispersible copolymer | Short rheology; high viscosity; high transparency | gels, washing and cleaning products, high electrolyte products, creams, emulsions |
| Carbomer Ultrez 20 |
Easily dispersible copolymer | Long rheology; high transparency; medium viscosity; easy to disperse, excellent and stable suspension ability | shampoo, shower gel, cream / emulsion, electrolyte-containing skin care, hair care gel |
| Carbomer Ultrez 10 | Easily dispersible co-solvent homopolymer | Short rheology, high viscosity, high transparency, strong self-wetting ability, acid and alkali resistance, easy to disperse and dissolve | gels, washing and cleaning products, hair care gel, creams |
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