Carbomeros 940

O Carbomer 940 It is a high molecular weight cross-linked acrylic acid polymer used as a thickening, gelling, and emulsion stabilizing agent in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

It has the ability to modify the viscosity of solutions and emulsions, even forming gels. It also aids in the suspension of insoluble ingredients and is especially useful in the development of clear and transparent hydroalcoholic formulations.

Benefits

• Promotes increased viscosity.
• Allows the formation of gels.
• It contributes to the stability of emulsions.
• It helps in the suspension of insoluble ingredients.
• It allows the development of solutions and emulsions with different viscosities.
• Suitable for clear and transparent hydroalcoholic formulations.
• It acts as a viscosity regulator.

Features

• Cross-linked acrylic acid polymer
• High molecular weight
• Thickening agent
• Gelling agent
• Emulsion stabilizer
• Viscosity regulator
• It helps in the suspension of insoluble ingredients.
• Recommended for obtaining clear gels.
• Obtained by synthesis and polymerization of acrylic acid.

Where to apply

• Shampoos
• Liquid soaps
• Gel soaps
• Exfoliating soaps
• Facial gels
• Body gels
• Hair styling gels
• Physical exfoliating gels
• Body creams
• Body lotions
• Cosmetic formulations
• Pharmaceutical formulations

Technical information

• Identification: Crosslinked acrylic acid polymer — Carbomer 940
• Synonyms and search terms: Carbomer 940; Carbomer 940; Carbomer
• INCI: Carbomer
• CAS: 9003-01-6
• Feature: High molecular weight

Functions and applications

Main function: to act as a thickening and gelling agent to obtain clear gels.

Complementary functions: Emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator, and suspending agent for insoluble ingredients.

Applications and sectors: Cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations, including shampoos, soaps, gels, creams and lotions.

Benefits and distinguishing features: It allows you to control the viscosity of formulations until gel formation and can be used in clear and transparent hydroalcoholic formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbomer 940 used for?

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

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