CARBOMER 996
INCI
Name:Carbomer
Carbomer 996 / NM-Carbomer 996 is a
cross-linked polyacrylate polymer. It is used as a high-efficient rheology
modifier, capable of providing high viscosity, excellent thickening and
suspending performance with low-dosage. It is also widely used in O/W lotions
and creams as a favorable suspending agent.
Features and Benefits
1. Short
flow properties
2. High
viscosity
3. High
suspending, thickening and stabilizing ability
Recommended Applications
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Hair
styling gels
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Moisturizing
gels
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Bath
gels
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Hand,
body and face lotions
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Creams
Formula Guidelines
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Typical
recommended dosage at 0.2~1.0
wt %.
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To
disperse NM-Carbomer940 completely, it should be slowly and carefully sprinkled
to dispersion medium while the mix is stirred rapidly to avoid formation of
lumps; extremely high shear rate mixer should be carefully employed to avoid
viscosity loss.
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The
ideal viscosity can be achieved at pH ranges of 5.0~10.0 when neutralized; In a
hydoalcoholic system, a correct neutralizer must be chosen carefully based on
the amount of alcohol to be gelled.
After neutralization, high-shear and lasting stirring should be avoided
to keep stable thickening ability.
