Nm-Carbomer 2020

Product Specifications

Usage:	Oral Care Chemicals

Product Description

NM -Carbomer 2020
INCI Name: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
NM-Carbomer2020 is a cross-linked polyacrylic acid copolyme. It has long viscous flow property,
imparts excellent thickening and suspending capability especially in surfactant systems and forms
sparkling clarity gels. NM-Carbomer2020 has the ability to wet quickly but hydrate slowly, uncoiling at a
relatively lower rate. This feature makes it easy to disperse and pump and handle in process due to its
low dispersion viscosity before neutralization.
Features and Benefits
Easy to disperse
Suitable for surfactant system and high electrolyte rate system
Excellent performance of stabilizing and suspending insoluble ingredients
Outstanding clarity
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Recommended Applications
Clear gels & Hydro-alcoholic gels
Shampoos and cleaning products
High electrolyte system (Aloe gels, etc.)
Formula Guidelines
Typical use 0.2 to 1.5 wt%.
Dispersions made with NM-Carbomer2020 may appear to be non-uniform, with visible aggregate
particles which may settle into a separate phase when not mixed. In order to achieve a homogeneous
dispersion without phase separation, it is recommended to prepare with dispersion with a minimum
polymer concentration of 2% by weight.
In systems with high concentration of surfactants, neutralization is preferred to be carried out before
addition of surfactants. Otherwise the high concentration of surfactants especially catatonics and
secondary surfactants would prevent the uncoiling of the polymer, affecting the viscosity, yield value
and clarity of the end product.