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Carbomer

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INCI: Carbomer
In short · TL;DR
Category
Base & Function
Effect
A functional base that thickens and gels formulations, providing a smooth feel and stability.
Concentration
A general blending guideline is about 0.1-1%.
Effect
A functional base that thickens and gels formulations, providing a smooth feel and stability.
Mechanism
An acrylic-acid-based synthetic polymer. Swells upon neutralization to form a gel, stabilizing emulsification and dispersion.
Typical concentration
A general blending guideline is about 0.1-1%.
Onset
Not applicable (texture function).
Cautions
Viscosity may decrease under electrolyte, low-pH, or strongly oxidizing conditions.
Evidence & references
citation needed / to be verified (PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/#query=Carbomer )
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