Carbomer

POLYACRYLIC ACID THICKENER & RHEOLOGY MODIFIER | FLOGEL FG 1000 (EDGEL 50)

Carbomers are products commonly used in industries such as detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and home care, primarily for thickening and gelling purposes.

Our carbomer product lines offer our customers a variety of options, and FLOGEL FG 1000 (EDGEL 50) carbomer products provide a quality/price advantage with viscosity ranges suitable for different sectors.

EDGEL 50 solutions do not exhibit significant changes in viscosity and stability at high temperatures. FLOGEL FG 1000 Carbomer is a thickening agent for aqueous solutions. These solutions are pseudoplastic and non-thixotropic. The gel structure is easily broken down, cut, and returns to its original state.

Carbomer (Polyacrylic Acid) cosmetic thickener – white polymer powder and transparent gel

WHAT IS CARBOMER? POLYACRYLIC ACID THICKENER EXPLAINED

Carbomer (Carbomer) FLOGEL FG 1000 is an effective thickening and gelling agent used in many industries. It is particularly popular in sectors such as detergents, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. EDGEL Carbomer, our registered trademark, offers our customers various alternatives with different viscosity options. Providing quality and price advantages in different sectors, EDGEL Carbomer offers solutions suitable for every application.

Chemical Name: Polyacrylic Acid
The chemical formula is (C₃H₄O₂)n, and they are cross-linked polyacrylic acid derivatives. The formula may vary depending on the cross-linking agent and modifications used.

Carbomer (Carbomer); detergent, cosmetics, medicine, homecare etc. These are the products that we generally use to thicken and gel in industries.

Our Carbomer product groups offer different varieties to our customers and EDGEL Carbomer products provide quality/price advantage with viscosity ranges suitable for different sectors.

EDGEL 50 FLOGEL FG 1000 solutions do not show significant changes in viscosity and stability at high temperature. EDGEL 50 is thickening agent for aqueous solutions. These solutions are pseudoplastic and not thixotropic. The gel structure breaks down easily, cuts and returns to its initial state.

FLOGEL FG 1000; It is a very suitable Carbomer class for the production of transparent gels, especially optimized with clarity, ease of use and less foam. FLOGEL FG 1000 shows high efficiency, is an effective agent for emulsion stabilization and stable suspension of solid particles. FLOGEL FG 1000 is used for formulation of gel, lotion and cream in hair care and skin care products.

Poly(acrylic acid) (PAA; trade name Carbomer) are synthetic high molecular weight polymers of acrylic acids. They can be homopolymers of acrylic acid or crosslinked with pentaerythritol allyl ether, sucrose allyl ether or propylene allyl ether. In an aqueous solution at neutral pH, PAA is an anionic polymer, meaning many side chains of PAA will lose their protons and acquire a negative charge. In this way, they have the ability to absorb and retain water and inflate to many times their original volume. Dry PAAs are sold as white, fluffy powders. For many applications, PAAs are used in the form of alkali metal or ammonium salts. eg; sodium polyacrylate.

Polyacrylic acid is a weak anionic polyelectrolyte whose degree of ionization depends on solution pH. In its nonionic form at low pHs, PAA can combine with various nonionic polymers (eg, polyethylene oxide, poly-N-vinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylamide, and some cellulose ethers) and form hydrogen-bonded interpolymer complexes. In aqueous solutions PAA can also form polycomplexes with oppositely charged polymers (eg chitosan), surfactants and drug molecules (eg streptomycin).

CARBOMER APPLICATIONS

Polyacrylic acid and its derivatives are used in disposable diapers, ion exchange resins and adhesives. Carbomers are also popular as thickening, dispersing, suspending and emulsifying agents, particularly in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chaff fuel, ultrasound gels, and paints. PAA can inactivate the antiseptic chlorhexidine gluconate. Neutralized Carbomer (polyacrylic acid) gels are suitable for obtaining biocompatible matrices for medical application products such as skin care or skin disease treatment products gel.

Carbomers are very suitable for use in the production of products such as chafing fuel (clear gels with sparking alcohol), cosmetics (especially hair gels) and ultrasound gels, and can be used in the range of 0.1% to 1%, depending on the desired viscosity.

In order to prevent the formation of agglomeration, the carbomer is slowly added to the water and mixed. A clear gel is obtained when it is neutralized after being kept in water for suitable times and swelled. Organic bases (NaOH, KOH, NH4OH, etc.) or organic amines (TEA, AMP, AMPD, etc.) can be selected according to the product to be used to neutralize.

CARBOMER APPLICATIONS IN COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE

Poly(acrylic acid) (PAA; trade name Carbomer) are synthetic high molecular weight polymers of acrylic acids. They can be homopolymers of acrylic acid or cross-linked with pentaerythritol allyl ether, sucrose allyl ether, or propylene allyl ether. In an aqueous solution at neutral pH, PAA is an anionic polymer, meaning that many of the PAA's side chains will lose protons and acquire a negative charge. This gives them the ability to absorb and retain water, swelling to many times their original volume. Dry PAAs are sold as white, fluffy powders. For many applications, PAAs are used in the form of alkali metal or ammonium salts, e.g., sodium polyacrylate.

Polyacrylic acid (PAA) is a weakly anionic polyelectrolyte whose degree of ionization depends on the pH of the solution. In its non-ionized form at low pH, PAA can combine with various nonionic polymers (e.g., polyethylene oxide, poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone, polyacrylamide, and some cellulose ethers) to form hydrogen-linked interpolymer complexes. In aqueous solutions, PAA can also form polycomplexes with oppositely charged polymers (e.g., chitosan), surfactants, and drug molecules (e.g., streptomycin).

WHY CHOOSE FLOGEL FG 1000 CARBOMER THICKENER?

FLOGEL FG 1000 by SNF Carbomer is a thickener developed for water-based solutions. Its viscosity and stability stay the same even at high temperatures. It is pseudoplastic and non-thixotropic, so the carbomer structure recovers its original state without breaking down. EDGEL 50 Carbomer is especially suited to clear, low-foaming gel formulations. Because it works so efficiently, it is also very effective for stabilizing emulsions and suspending solid particles.

Key Features of Carbomer

Carbomer forms clear, stable gel structures.
Carbomer is suitable for hair and skin care products, lotions and cream formulations.
Carbomer offers high clarity and resists color changes.

Applications of FLOGEL FG 1000 Carbomer

Cosmetics: Moisturizers, hair care products, sunscreens.
Pharmaceuticals: Topical and ophthalmic gels, transdermal drug delivery systems.
Household and Cleaning Products: Detergents, hand soaps, disinfectants.

EDGEL 50 Carbomer gives high viscosity and excellent stability even at low use levels (0.1%–1%), which makes it an ideal ingredient for many kinds of formulations.

Benefits of Carbomer in Disinfectant Gels

Carbomer thickens disinfectant gels and makes them more stable, so they are easier to use. The gel spreads easily on the skin and stays effective for longer. Carbomer also keeps the gel from running off the skin, so it leaves an even coating. Because it produces little foam, application stays clean.

Gel Properties of Carbomer:

Keeps viscosity balanced without making the product slippery.
Produces little foam, so application stays clean and tidy.

Neutralization of Carbomer: With proper mixing and hydration (swelling), carbomer forms a clear gel. Neutralization can be done with bases such as NaOH or KOH, or with amines such as TEA and AMP.

CARBOMER SPECIFICATIONS, BENEFITS & APPLICATIONS

Carbomer is a versatile polymer used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and many other industries due to its viscosity-enhancing, stabilizing, gelling, and binding properties. Its ability to form a gel-like structure upon contact with water and its pH sensitivity contribute to its wide range of applications.

1. Cosmetics and Personal Care
It is used as a viscosity enhancer and gel-forming agent in facial cleansers, moisturizers, deodorants, shampoos, and sunscreens.

2. Pharmaceutical Industry
In topical creams, eye drops, and liquid drug formulations, its gel structure and stability enhance the effectiveness of active ingredients.

3. Food Industry
It acts as a gelling agent and thickening agent in gels, puddings, syrups, and sauces.

4. Construction Materials
It provides viscosity and stability in plaster, adhesives, and waterproofing products.

5. Industrial and Other Areas:
It finds applications in paints, textiles, biotechnology products, pesticides, and baby diapers.
Carbomer offers high performance, particularly in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, by increasing product stability and ease of application.

CARBOMER SUPPLIER FOR COSMETIC & PERSONAL CARE MANUFACTURERS

ACTA Chemicals supplies Carbomer (Polyacrylic Acid) to manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and home care industries. As a chemical raw material supplier, we offer EDGEL 50 Carbomer for formulations requiring effective thickening, viscosity control, and gel formation.

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