Sunkin® Carbomer 980 is a cross-linked polyacrylate polymer used in personal care gels and creams as a high-efficient rheology modifier. It is capable of providing high viscosity, excellent thickening and suspending performance with low-dosage. Its short flow (non-drip) properties are ideal for applications such as clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams. When neutralized by alkali it forms sparkling clear water or hydroalcoholic gels and creams.
NCI Name: Carbomer
CAS No.: 9003-01-4
Features and Benefits
Short flow properties
High viscosity
High suspending, thickening and stabilizing ability
High clarity
Applications:
Hair styling gels
Hydroalcoholic gels
Moisturizing gels
Bath gels
Hand, body and face lotions
Creams
Formula Guidelines:
Typical recommended dosage at 0.2~1.0 wt %.
To disperse Sunkin® Carbomer 980 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.
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.
Package: 20kg cardboard box with PE lining.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in cool, dry and well-ventilated area.
Shelf life: Two years.
