Used in hair styling gels, hydroalcoholic gels, moisturising gels, bath gels, and hand, body, and face lotions.
Uses
Carbopol 940 is great for making clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, and creams where its short flow and non-drip properties may be put to use.
Benefits
• High viscosity builder and stabilizer
• Provides clarity and a high suspending ability in hair gels
• A highly efficient cross-linked polyacrylate polymer
• Perfect for viscous liquids
Usage Rate
Typical usage in creams is 0.1 to 1.5% depending on the desired thickness.
Strengths
One of the most versatile polymers in the industry.
Caution
Carbopol 940 is a polymer that is an extremely efficient rheology modifier used for achieving high viscosity. It is most commonly used as a gelling agent in gelling preparations, as it forms crystal clear gels or hydro-alcoholic gels and creams, and is a ph-sensitive gelling thickener that is also useful for stabilising emulsions. It has short flow and non-drip properties, which further make it the perfect ingredient for these applications.
Versatile and considered extremely safe, Carbopol 940 is used in all kinds of skin and hair care products, as it is compatible with other materials used in styling gels.