Carbopol® 1342 polymer

Cleansing Hair-Care Skin-Care
China Compliant -Formerly CFDA Halal

Rheology modifier with great electrolyte tolerance

Carbopol® 1342 polymer is an alkyl acrylate crosspolymer that flows freely as a powder. It provides pseudoplastic rheology which is useful in formulating pourable products that contain suspended, incompatible ingredients or for providing stable emulsions. The product is uniquely suitable for aqueous solutions or dispersions containing low levels of dissolved salts. It is recommended for use in clear gels, hydro-alcoholic gels, surfactant systems, and high electrolyte systems.

Function: <a href='/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder?ingredientType=Functional&functions=Rheology Modifier'>Rheology Modifier</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href='/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder?ingredientType=Functional&functions=Suspending Agent'>Suspending Agent</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href='/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder?ingredientType=Functional&functions=Thickener'>Thickener</a>

Ingredient Name: <div class="ExternalClass88EA85AC8F14458CA38CD1EBA3B1C154">Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer </div>

Recommended Use level: Recommended use level is 0.1 to 1.0 wt% as supplied

  • Excellent clarity in hydroalcoholic gels
  • High compatibility with anionic surfactants imparting thickening and yield value
  • Resistance to dissolved electrolytes making it suitable for low surfactant formulations (<10% active)
  • Rich creamy feel in formulated product