Carbomer 980 / Carbopol

Carbomer 980 will allow you to get an almost crystal clear gel Much more better than Carbomer 940 but still depend on your type of alcohol

Carbomer 980 has the ability to absorb and retain water, and can swell up to 1000 times its original volume when dispersed in water.

Applications:

Anti-aging Products

Body Lotions/Creams/Gels

Conditioners

Facial Care Products

Hand Sanitizer

Shampoo

Styling Products

Primary Functions

Rheology Modifier

Suspending Agent

Thickener

Carbomer 980 polymer is a white powder, crosslinked polyacrylic acid that is polymerized in a toxicologically-preferred cosolvent system. It is an extremely efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity and forms sparkling clear gels or hydro-alcoholic gels and creams. Its short flow, non-drip properties are ideal for applications such as clear gels, hydroalcholic gels, creams, and lotions.

The 980 represents the specific molecular weight and composition of the polymer. Carbomer 980 polymer is a thickening agent that helps control the viscosity and rhealogy of cosmetic products. It also helps distribute and suspend insoluble solids into liquid, and prevent the oil and liquid parts of a solution from separating. 

Features/Benefits

High viscosity builder and stabilizer

Light skin feel

Provides clarity and a high suspending ability in hair gels

Short flow rheology characteristics

Solubility: Soluble in water.

pH value: 2.7-3.3 (0.5% solution at 25ºC/77ºF).

Viscosity: 54,000-60,000 cps (0.5% solution) and 18,000-25,000 cps (0.2% solution).

CAS: 9003-01-4, 9007-16-3, 9007-17-4, 9062-04-8, 76050-42-5

INCI Name: Carbomer 980

Properties: Quick dissolving, ph-sensitive gelling thickener useful for formulating clear gels as well as stabilizing emulsions.

Use: Typical use level 0.1-0.5% depending on the type of formulation desired viscosity. Must be mixed and hydrated but requires much less stirring and dissolves much quicker (<10 min) than regular carbomer. Increasing the pH to >6.0, gives a gel structure.

Neutralization can be carried out with innatural bases such as NaOH or KOH or triethanolamine (TEA).

Tips: For easy use add the carbomer powder to water, do not stir, add preservative and leave for next day.

For external use only.

Applications: Gel-creams, hair gels, and other gels, lotions, creams.

DECLARATION:

This information on regulatory clearances is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith as a guide to the global use of our products. No representation or warranty as to its completeness or accuracy is made. Users are responsible for determining the suitability of these products for their own particular purpose.

PRECAUTIONS:

At pure usage levels it can cause irritation to the skin.

When blending always take the following precautions:

Use gloves (disposable is ideal)

Take care when handling hot oils

Wear eye protection

Work in a well-ventilated room

Keep ingredients and hot oils away from children

If ingested, seek immediate medical advice

If contact made with eyes, rinse immediately with clean warm water and seek medical advice if in any doubt.

SAFETY FIRST

In addition to our precautions and general safety information, we always recommend keeping a first aid kit nearby. You are working with hot water and oils, accidents can happen, so always be prepared!

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