Carboxyl Poly Methylene Carbomer 940
RAW MATERIAL
Carbomer

Carboxyl Poly Methylene Carbomer 940

Carboxyl Poly Methylene Carbomer 940 is a fluffy white polymer powder used as a high-performance rheology modifier, thickener, suspending agent, and stabilizer in hair-care, skin-care, gel, and cosmetic formulations.

Chemical Name
Carboxyl Poly Methylene
EINECS
618-435-5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description

Carboxyl Poly Methylene Carbomer 940 is a high-molecular-weight cross-linked acrylic acid polymer supplied as a fluffy white powder. It is widely used as a rheology modifier, viscosity builder, suspending agent, and stabilizing ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulation systems. The material is particularly valued for its ability to build high viscosity and support clear gel structures after appropriate formulation and neutralization. Its short-flow rheological behavior helps provide controlled texture and consistency, while its suspending performance supports the uniform distribution of suitable formulation components. Carbomer 940 is commonly applied in hair-care and skin-care products, including styling gels and other formulations requiring high clarity, stable viscosity, and effective suspension performance. Its compatibility with a variety of formulation components makes it suitable for a broad range of professionally developed cosmetic systems. The referenced specification controls viscosity, pH, residue on ignition, heavy metals, loss on drying, and carboxylic acid group content. Final suitability should be evaluated according to the intended application, required grade, supplier documentation, and applicable regulatory requirements.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS

General Parameters

Appearance
Fluffy white powder
Physical Form
Powder
Rheology Character
Short-flow rheology
Viscosity Performance
High viscosity building
Gel Character
High clarity
Primary Function
Rheology modifier, suspending agent, and thickener
KEY PROPERTIES

Product Characteristics

Fluffy white polymer powder designed for high-performance rheology modification in suitable formulation systems.
Provides strong viscosity-building performance for formulations requiring controlled consistency and structure.
Exhibits short-flow rheological characteristics that support compact and controlled gel textures.
Provides effective suspending performance to help maintain the uniform distribution of suitable formulation components.
Supports the formation of high-clarity gel systems, making it particularly suitable for transparent hair-styling formulations.
Functions as both a thickening and stabilizing ingredient across a range of cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Data

Specification Standard
Viscosity (mPa.s, 0.5% W/V) 40000~60000
pH (25ºC, min) 2.5~3.5
Residual on ignition by wt % 2.0 max
Heavy metal (Pb, As, Hg, Sb, by ppm) 20 max
Loss on drying by wt % 2.0 max
Carboxylic acid groups by % 56.0~68.0
APPLICATIONS

Typical Uses

Used as a rheology-modifying ingredient in hair-care formulations requiring controlled viscosity and product structure.
Applied as a thickening agent in hair-styling gels and related products requiring high viscosity and clear gel appearance.
Used as a suspending ingredient to help maintain the uniform distribution of suitable components in cosmetic gel systems.
Suitable for skin-care formulations requiring viscosity enhancement, texture control, and formulation stabilization.
Applied in transparent cosmetic gel systems where high clarity and stable rheological performance are important.
Used as a stabilizing ingredient in professionally developed cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
STORAGE & HANDLING

Handling Guidance

Store in tightly closed and appropriately labeled containers in a cool, dry location. Protect the material from moisture, excessive heat, direct sunlight, and contamination to help maintain powder quality and rheological performance. Minimize unnecessary dust generation during handling and follow appropriate workplace hygiene procedures and the applicable supplier-specific Safety Data Sheet. After incorporation into a formulated and neutralized system, prolonged high-shear processing or extended ultraviolet exposure may reduce viscosity performance. Processing conditions should therefore follow the relevant formulation requirements and supplier technical documentation. Storage, transportation, and handling requirements should comply with applicable regulations and the documentation provided by the actual PBL supplier.
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