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: For external use only. Our products are intended for use as cosmetic raw materials and should be handled by trained professionals following standard safety protocols. This product makes no therapeutic claims and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease/health conditions. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified formulator or health practitioner for specific applications.
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