Origin: Carbomer is produced by polymerization of acrylic acid to form high-molecular weight, cross-linked polymers of acrylic acid (polyacrylic acid).
Also Known As:
PAA
PAAc
Acrysol
Acumer
Alcosperse
Aquatreat
Carbomer
Sokalan
Overview: Carbomer 940 is a gelling polymer thickener that acts as powerful, pH-sensitive gelling thickener useful for making clear gels. It is also used to stabilize emulsions,
Suggested Uses:
Gel creams
Hair gels
Lotions
Creams
Ideal Concentration Level in Products: 0.% to 0.5% depending on the type of formulation desired viscosity.