Carbomer (Carbopol® 940) Powder
High-Clarity Gelling Agent & Thickener
CA$10.00
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Create Professional, Crystal-Clear Gels and Stable Emulsions
Transform your DIY skincare formulations with our high-purity Carbomer 940 (often referred to as Carbopol 940). This cross-linked polyacrylic acid polymer is the gold standard for formulators looking to create thick, non-greasy, and sparkling clear gels, serums, and lotions.
Carbomer 940 acts as an efficient rheology modifier, allowing you to easily adjust the viscosity (thickness) of your products. It excels in water-based, alcoholic, and hydro-alcoholic systems, providing a luxurious, smooth, and non-tacky feel.
Key Features & Benefits:
Crystal Clear Clarity: Ideal for producing, transparent gels,,, including, hair, gels, and, clear, serums.
Superior Thickening Power: Highly efficient at creating high-viscosity products even at low concentrations (0.1%–0.5% typical usage).
Suspension Stability: Excellent for suspending beads, actives, or exfoliants within a gel without settling.
Non-Greasy & Smooth: Provides a high-end, silky, and non-sticky, skin, feel.
Short Flow Properties: Ideal for, non-drip, applications like,, creams, lotions, and, hand sanitizers.
Common Applications:
Skincare: Face serums, hydrating gels, body lotions, face masks.
Haircare: Styling gels, shampoos, conditioners.
Hygiene: Hand sanitizers.
Sun Care: Sunscreen creams and gels.
Usage Instructions & Formulation Tips:
How to Use: Sprinkle the powder slowly onto the surface of water, allowing it to hydrate completely before mixing with a high-shear mixer to avoid lumps.
Neutralization Needed: Carbomer 940 is acidic and will only thicken when neutralized. Add a base such as Triethanolamine (TEA), Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), or Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) to raise the pH to 6.0–7.0.
Preservation: Remember to add a suitable preservative, as Carbomer 940 does not prevent microbial growth.
Compatibility: Resistant to temperature changes but sensitive to high electrolyte/salt content, which can cause viscosity to collapse.
Technical Specifications:
CAS Num: 9003-01-4
INCI Name: Carbomer
Percentage Purity: 99%
Form: Fine White Powder
Solubility: Soluble in water (swells)
pH Range: 2.5–3.5 (1% solution)
Molecular Weight: 163.39
Recommended Usage: 0.25 - 1.0 %
Safety and Storage:
Carbomer 940 is a versatile ingredient intended for use by experienced formulators. To ensure safe and effective use, it is crucial to handle this ingredient in a professional setting with proper ventilation and protective equipment, including a dust mask and goggles. As a fine, light powder, it may cause respiratory irritation if inhaled.
DISCLAIMER:
Our products are for external, cosmetic use only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend consulting a qualified formulator or health practitioner for specific applications.
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