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. White powder. Soluble in water. pH value: 2.7 - 3.3 (0.5% solution at 25ºC, 77ºF). Viscosity: 45,000-70,000 cps (0.5% Solution). CAS# 9003-01-4, 9007-16-3, 9007-17-4, 9062-04-8, 76050-42-5.

INCI Name: Carbomer.

Properties: ph-sensitive gelling thickener useful for formulating sparkling & clear gels as well as stabilizing 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).

Applications: Gel-creams, hair gels, and other gels, lotions, creams.

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