Carbopol® 980 polymer

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

Industry-standard rheology modifier with short flow and high viscosity performance. Good clarity

Carbopol® 980 polymer is a white powder, crosslinked polyacrylic acid that is polymerized in a toxicologically-preferred cosolvent system. It is an extremely efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity and forms sparkling clear gels or hydro-alcoholic gels and creams. Its short flow, non-drip properties are ideal for applications such as clear gels, hydroalcholic gels, creams, and lotions.

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="ExternalClass14E42A893FA842FCB351B889AC2F0F89">Carbomer</div>

Recommended Use level: ​Recommended use level is 0.2 to 1.0 wt% as supplied

  • High viscosity builder and stabilizer
  • Light skin feel
  • Provides clarity and a high suspending ability in hair gels
  • Short flow rheology characteristics