Carbômero 396

O Carbômero 396 It is a cross-linked polyacrylate polymer of intermediate viscosity, used as a thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent and suspending agent in cosmetic, personal hygiene and household cleaning formulations.

It offers high efficiency at low dosages and helps control the rheology of formulations. It also allows insoluble ingredients, such as oil particles and droplets, to remain suspended in the system.

Benefits

• Promotes increased viscosity.
• It acts as a highly efficient thickener.
• It performs well at low doses.
• It contributes to the stability of the formulations.
• It helps in the suspension of insoluble ingredients.
• It facilitates the suspension of oil particles and droplets.
• It contributes to the control of rheology.
• It acts as a gelling agent.
• It has moisturizing properties.
• It contributes to the yield of the formulations.

Features

• Cross-linked polyacrylate polymer
• Cross-linked acrylic acid polymer
• Intermediate viscosity
• Thickener
• Stabilizer
• Suspension agent
• Viscosity regulator
• Gelling agent
• High efficiency at low dosage.
• Used in cosmetic and household cleaning formulations.

Where to apply

Cosmetics and personal hygiene industry:

• Transparent hydroalcoholic gels
• Hair styling lotions
• Hair styling gel creams
• Shampoos
• Liquid body soaps
• Cosmetic gels
• Cosmetic creams

Household cleaning products industry:

• Toilet cleaners
• Mold removers
• Oven cleaners
• Cleansing gels

Technical information

• Identification: Crosslinked acrylic acid polymer — Carbômero 396
• Synonyms and search terms: Carbômero 396; Carbômero 396; Carbomer
• INCI: Carbomer
• Feature: Intermediate viscosity

Functions and applications

Main function: to act as a thickener.

Complementary functions: Emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator, gelling agent and suspending agent.

Applications and sectors: Cosmetic products, personal hygiene and household cleaning formulations.

Benefits and distinguishing features: It offers high efficiency at low dosages, helps control rheology, and allows for the suspension of insoluble ingredients, such as oil particles and droplets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbômero 396 used for?

It is mainly used as a thickener, as well as acting as a stabilizer, viscosity regulator, gelling agent, and suspending agent.

In which formulations can Carbômero 396 be used?

It can be used in hydroalcoholic gels, hair styling products, shampoos, liquid soaps, creams, cosmetic gels, and cleaning products.

Can Carbômero 396 suspend insoluble ingredients?

Yes. It helps suspend insoluble ingredients, including oil particles and droplets.

Can Carbômero 396 be used in household cleaning products?

Yes. It can be used in toilet bowl cleaners, mold removers, oven cleaners, and cleaning gels.

What are the functions of Carbômero 396 in cosmetics?

It acts as an emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator, and gelling agent.

What is the INCI code for Carbômero 396?

INCI is Carbomer.