Create An Optimal Hand Sanitizer Formulation

Carbopol^® powder polymers

Carbopol^® powder polymers are the preferred rheology modifier for most hand sanitizer gels.

Lubrizol has made great efforts increasing our supply to enable over 1 billion bottles of hand sanitizer per month. Please view our distributor partners, here.

Carbopol^® liquid polymers

Carbopol^® Aqua SF-1 polymer is a lightly cross-linked acrylate copolymer. It is a novel, liquid, acrylic rheology modifier designed to suspend, stabilize, thicken, and enhance the appearance of surfactant-based personal cleansing products and soap-based cleansing systems.

Downloads: (You must Login to myLubrizol to access)

Carbopol^® Aqua SF-1 Formula Sheet
Technical details for formulating with Carbopol^® Aqua SF-1

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is a water-soluble biopolymer produced by fermentation designed specifically for use in cosmetics and other personal-care applications. Kelco-Care™ diutan gum has exceptionally good thermal stability and is compatible with high levels of alcohol and polyols.

Kelco-Care Product Page

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum products are manufactured by CP Kelco U.S., INC. Kelco-Care™ is a trademark of CP Kelco and is used under license.

Carbopol® Polymers and Hand Sanitizers

Carbopol^® Polymers and Hand Sanitizers