Carbomer 940

Carbomer 940

Item No. THK-CARBM-01
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Description
Description
Polyvinyl carboxy polymer crosslinked with ethers of pentaerythritol. Used as a viscosity enhancer or gelling agent primarily in systems where clarity or viscosity is required. Viscosity: 45,000-70,000 cps (0.5% solution).
Benefits
  • Acts as powerful, ph-sensitive gelling thickener useful for making clear gels
  • Stabilizes emulsions
Use
Typical use level 0.1-0.5% depending on the type of formulation desired viscosity. Carbomer must be thoroughly mixed and hydrated. Increasing the pH to >6.0, gives a gel structure. Neutralization can be carried out with inorganic bases such as NaOH or KOH or triethanolamine (TEA). For external use only.
Applications
Gel-creams, hair gels, and other gels, lotions, creams.
CAS
9003-01-4 or 76050-42-5
INCI
Carbomer 940
composition
Carbomer 940
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Fine white powder
pH Value
pH value: 2.7-3.3 (0.5% solution)
Solubility
Water-soluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Acrylic acid
Manufacture
Carbomer is produced by polymerization of acrylic acid to form high-molecular weight, cross-linked polymers of acrylic acid (polyacrylic acid).
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2916110000
Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including residual solvent benzene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov