Mosselman Carbomer 940 (9003-01-4)

Mosselman Carbomer 940 (9003-01-4) is a polyvinyl carboxy polymer used as a viscosity enhancer gelling agent. Carbomer 940 is cross linked with ethers of pentaerythritol. It is used primarily in systems where sparkling clarity or a sharp viscosity response is required.

INCI Name: Carbomer

CAS Number: 9003-01-4

Functions: Gel Former, Gelling Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Synonyms: Acrylic acid homopolymer, Acrylic acid polymer, Acrylic acid resin, Poly(2-propenoic acid), Poly(acrylic acid)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name: Polyacrylic Acid
INCI Name: Carbomer
Agrochemical Functions: Rheology Modifier
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Gel Former,
Viscosity Modifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Gel Former,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Gelling Agent,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.: 9003-01-4
EC No.: 618-347-7
Technologies: Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Drift Control, Foam Markers & Thickeners
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
Formulation & Processing Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Rheology Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Detergency,
Good Gelling Properties,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Halal,
Kosher,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features: Detergency,
Excellent Viscosity Control.,
Highly Efficient Gellants,
Increases Viscosity

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care
Applications: HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning
Home Care Applications: Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications: Detergents

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

White powder

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying (3 hrs at 105°C)	max. 2	%	-
Viscosity (0.2% in H2O at 25°C)	15000-30000	cPs	-
pH (0.5% In H2O at 25°C)	2.7-3.3	-	-

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Clarity of Neutralized Solution Transmission	min. 80	%	-
Residual Solvent	max. 0.5	%	-
Viscosity (0.5% in H2O 25 C°)	40000-70000	cPs	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant,
GMP,
Halal,
ISO 9001,
Kosher,
RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil