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Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 polymer

Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 polymer is a liquid acrylic rheology modifier that is lightly crosslinked. It is designed to suspend, stabilize, thicken, and enhance the appearance of surfactant-based personal cleansing products and soap-based cleansing systems. This cost-effective and easy-to-use product offers exceptional clarity around neutral pH and is considered the gold standard for thickening and suspending surfactant systems with high surfactant content.

Brand: Carbopol® Polymers (20 products)

INCI Name: Acrylates Copolymer

Functions: Suspending Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free, Halal, Sustainable, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China), Halal

Benefit Claims: Broad pH Stability, Cleansing, Consistent Suspension, Cost Effective, Easy To Use, Good Rheological Properties, Improved Thickness, Improves Clarity, Pearlescent Effect, Self-Preserving, Stabilizing

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Acrylates Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Suspending Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.
25212-88-8, 25035-69-2, 25133-97-5
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers,
Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Broad pH Stability,
Cleansing,
Consistent Suspension,
Cost Effective,
Easy To Use,
Good Rheological Properties,
Improved Thickness,
Improves Clarity,
Pearlescent Effect,
Self-Preserving,
Stabilizing
Labeling Claims
Credo Clean Standard,
GMO-free,
Halal,
Sustainable,
TSE-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Product Highlights
  • Compatible with virtually all commercial nonionic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants as well as a wide variety of popular additives
  • Easy-to-use liquid form for lower processing costs
  • Effective over a wide pH range - 3.5 to 10.0 - and provides increased suspending, stabilizing and thickening benefits through "back-acid" formulating
  • Enhances pearlization appearance to improve the visual appeal of pearlizing additives in surfactant-based systems
  • Imparts effective thickening, desirable flow characteristics, and permits the formulation of high clarity systems of shampoos, body washes, and other cleansing products
  • Provides exceptional suspending and stabilizing properties in surfactant-based systems, even low viscosity formulations

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Other Beauty & Care,
Skin Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene,
Other Personal Hygiene Applications,
Wipes, Tissue & Towel
Application Format
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Wipes
Bath & Shower Applications
Body Wash
Hair Care Applications
Hair Color,
Hair Conditioner,
Shampoos & Rinses
Personal Hygiene Applications
Hand Soap,
Intimate Hygiene Products
Skin Care Applications
Anti-Aging Products,
Skin Cleanser
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Wet Wipes
Use Level
1 - 3%

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
White
Odor
Slight acrylate
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brookefield Viscosity (1.0% Mucilge at 25°C)2500 - 6000cPSAF-067
Brookefield Viscosity (at 25°C, minimum TS)2 - 25cPTP-94-D
pH2.2 - 3.8-TP-92-B
Salt Viscosity Brookfield (at 25°C)400 - 1200cPSAF-067
Solids28.5 - 31.5%TP-745-C
Turbidity max. 50NTUSAF-067

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
CFDA Compliant (China),
Halal
Regulatory status
  • China compliant
  • Halal

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Drums,
Pails,
Totes (IBC)

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • Recommended retest period is 365 days from the date of manufacture.
  • Store in a dry location. Do not store in open, unlabeled or mislabeled containers. Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not freeze. Mild, thorough mixing before use will help to ensure that the polymer is in its original homogenous state. Filter before use. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional pertinent information.