47 Carrington Road
Marrickville NSW 2204
Categories Raw Materials & Cosmetic Ingredients Thickeners Carbomer 980 - Thickeners 500 g Carbomer 980
Product Description
Ingredients: Carbomer
INCI: Carbomer
NOTE: There are many different types of Carbomer, the 980 replaced the 940 grade which is an older but still useful Carbomer type. The difference between the two is that 940 used a benzene chemistry crosslinking agent while the 980 crosslinker is benzene free and therefore deemed cleaner.
Useage: There are many different types of cross linked polyacrylate thickeners on the market and they are mainly used to thicken up and give suspending power (so that the product can hold beads or actives) to gels, lotions and creams. This version is popular as it can be used in clear gels, has good thickening power and is an excellent suspending agent. It is supplied as a powder and requires some time to fully wet and swell in the water phase. Additionally the polymer requires neutralizing to enable it to fully swell. This is done with an alkali such as sodium hydroxide and only a tiny ammount is needed. This is usually added at the end of manufacturing so that you don't trap air into the mix when stirring.
Use Levels and Restrictions: use between 0.1-1.5% in a formulation. This thickener is not compatible with high levels of salt or for high surfactant containing formulations.
Alcohol Gel Thickening: For people looking to use this to thicken high strength alcohol gels we recommend neutralising with Triethanolamine rather than Sodium Hydroxide solution.
Disclaimer
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. does not supply food grade raw materials and therefore cannot waive GST.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
The information provided is for educational purposes only. Individuals receiving this information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose or use.
As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of products is outside the control of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s), (including damage or injury), or the results obtained. New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s). Furthermore, nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. as to the fitness for any use. The liability of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential losses.New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.
The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.
The products contained in this website are represented in as true a manner, as photographic processes and printing will allow. The images contained in this website are for illustrative purposes only. If you have any questions with regard to how products are packaged or labeled, please contact your account manager at our Marrickville Head Office.
As the availability of ingredients and raw materials is not always certain whether due to changes in nature or otherwise, New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. reserves the right to substitute alternate ingredients/raw materials in the manufacture of its products and bases in order to maintain supply to its customers.
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. is a wholesaler of natural skin care products and natural raw materials. If you intend to re-label our products under your own name/ brand for the purpose of on-selling or retailing, we strongly recommend that you keep up to date with constant changing labeling laws. Please visit www.accc.gov.au or www.nicnas.gov.au . New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. cannot be held responsible for consequential loss/ product recall due to incorrect labeling.
Note: Individuals receiving any information contained in this website must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose or use. As with any manufacturing process, New Directions encourages small, lab-scale manufacturing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.