Pharma Grade Carbomer 940 Gel Dissolved In Water For Sensitive Skin Care
Basic product information:
- Carbomer 940 is a white and loose powder. It has short rheological properties, high viscosity, high transparency, low ionic resistance and low shear resistance.
- It can effectively thicken in all types of solutions. It is suitable for thickening, suspending and emulsifying in the formulas of cosmetics or medicines.
Product Indicators:
1. Appearance
- Fluffy, moisture-prone white powder.
- It has a slight odor. The pH value of 1% dispersed in water is 3.
2. Solubility
- When dissolved in water, alcohol or glycerol, it can be neutralized with alkaline solutions of hydroxides or amines.
3. Identification methods
- When the dispersion is neutralized, it will transform into a gel-like substance.
- When a 1% concentration dispersion is taken and reacted with thymol blue solution, the mixture will turn orange.
- When the same 1% concentration dispersion is used, after reacting with cresol red solution, the mixture will turn yellow.
4. Viscosity
- (0.5% aqueous solution) 40,000-60,000mPas
5. Dehydration weight loss rate
- (At 80℃ for 1 hour) ≤2.0%
6. Heavy Metals
7. Benzene content
8. Content of carboxylic acid groups
Notes:
- Suggested dosage: 0.2-1.5%.
- Usage suggestion: After carbomer is completely dissolved in water, alkaline substances such as triethanolamine and sodium hydroxide need to be added for neutralization to achieve good results.

