Carbopol® 981 polymer

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

Industry-standard rheology modifier with long flow and low viscosity performance

Carbopol® 981 polymer is a white powder, crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymer that is polymerized in a toxicologically-preferred cosolvent system. It was designed to suspend, stabilize, and thicken to enhance the appearance of low viscosity personal care products. It provides excellent emulsion and suspension stability at low viscosities. It is typically used in a variety of personal care applications including clear gels, hydro-alcoholic gels, 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="ExternalClass1FB4C42C7BC94E28B1CB1D6B84A0A53F">Carbomer</div>

Recommended Use level: ​Recommended use level is 0.1 to 0.6 wt% as supplied

  • Excellent freeze-thaw and high temperature stability at low concentrations in oil-in-water emulsions
  • Gels produced with this polymer have excellent clarity
  • Long flow characteristics
  • Low relative viscosity and high yield value
  • Medium ion tolerance and low shear tolerance