Carbomer 940 – Premium Thickener for Cosmetics & Personal Care
Carbomer 940 is a high-performance thickening agent, perfect for achieving smooth, stable formulations in personal care products. With its water-dispersible nature, it provides reliable viscosity control and stabilization, making it an excellent choice for creams, gels, and lotions. This versatile powder is gentle on the skin and helps create luxurious textures in skincare and hair care formulations.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Reliable Thickening: Enhances the viscosity of a wide range of formulations.
- Water-Dispersible: Dissolves easily in water, forming smooth, uniform textures.
- Gentle on Skin: Non-irritating with low sensitization potential.
- Emulsion Stabilizer: Improves the stability of emulsions for long-lasting performance.
- Safe & Effective: Not classified as hazardous and ideal for cosmetic applications.
Specifications:
- INCI Name: Polyacrylic Acid
- CAS Number: 9003-01-4
- Appearance: White powder
- Odor: Slightly acetic
- pH (0.5% in water): 2.7–3.5
- Solubility: Dispersible in water
- Specific Gravity: 1.4 g/cm³
- Ignition Temperature: >500°C
Suggested Uses:
- Gels & Serums: Ideal for creating clear, smooth gels with a luxurious texture.
- Creams & Lotions: Provides a thick, creamy consistency while stabilizing emulsions.
- Hair Care Products: Enhances the texture of shampoos, conditioners, and styling products.
- Cleansers & Body Washes: Improves product thickness for a premium feel.
Recommended Usage:
- Use at 0.2%–1.0% depending on the desired viscosity and formulation type.
How to Use:
- Usage Levels: Use at 0.1%–0.5% depending on the formulation and desired viscosity.
- Mixing & Hydration: Gradually sprinkle Carbomer 940 into water while stirring thoroughly to ensure even dispersion and full hydration.
- pH Adjustment: Increase the pH to above 6.0 to activate thickening and form a gel structure.
- Neutralization Agents: Use an inorganic base like sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH), or triethanolamine (TEA) for pH adjustment.
- Important Note: For external use only.
torage Guidelines:
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture.
- Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.
Safety Guidelines:
- Avoid inhalation of dust; use in well-ventilated areas.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during handling.
- For external use only.
