Carbômero 990

O Carbômero 990 It is a cross-linked acrylic acid polymer used as a thickener, gelling agent, viscosity regulator, and suspending agent in cosmetic formulations.

It exhibits high thickening efficiency even at low concentrations. When neutralized with alkalis, it allows the formation of transparent gels and contributes to increased viscosity and rheological control. In O/W lotions and creams, it aids in the suspension of insoluble ingredients.

Benefits

• Promotes increased viscosity.
• It exhibits high thickening efficiency at low concentrations.
• Allows the formation of transparent gels.
• It contributes to the control of rheology.
• It helps in the suspension of insoluble ingredients.
• It acts as an emulsion stabilizer.
• 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
• High-efficiency thickener
• Effective at low concentrations.
• Suspension agent
• Viscosity regulator
• Gelling agent
• Emulsion stabilizer
• It can form a clear gel after neutralization with alkalis.
• Suitable for lightweight cosmetic gels.

Where to apply

• Shampoos
• Liquid soaps
• Gel soaps
• Exfoliating soaps
• Facial gels
• Body gels
• Hair styling gels
• Physical exfoliating gels
• Body creams
• Body lotions
• O/W Creams
• Lightweight cosmetic gels

Technical information

• Identification: Crosslinked acrylic acid polymer — Carbômero 990
• Synonyms and search terms: Carbômero 990; Carbômero 990; Carbomer
• INCI: Carbomer
• Feature: High thickening efficiency even at low concentrations.
• Neutralization: It can be neutralized with alkalis to form a transparent gel.

Functions and applications

Main function: to act as a highly efficient thickener at low concentrations.

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

Applications: Shampoos, soaps, facial and body gels, hair products, creams, lotions and O/W emulsions.

Benefits and distinguishing features: It provides increased viscosity and rheological control even at low concentrations, in addition to promoting the suspension of insoluble ingredients and the formation of transparent gels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbômero 990 used for?

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

What is the distinguishing feature of Carbômero 990?

It exhibits high thickening efficiency even at low concentrations, making it suitable for lightweight cosmetic gels.

Can Carbômero 990 form transparent gels?

Yes. When neutralized with alkalis, it can form transparent gels.

Can Carbômero 990 suspend insoluble ingredients?

Yes. It acts as a suspending agent, helping to keep insoluble ingredients dispersed in the formulation.

In which formulations can Carbômero 990 be used?

It can be used in shampoos, soaps, facial and body gels, hair gels, creams, lotions, and O/W emulsions.

What is the INCI code for Carbômero 990?

INCI is Carbomer.