Carbomer Aqua 20

NM-Carbomer Aqua 20

INCI Name: Acrylates/ Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer

NM-Carbomer Aqua 20 is an anionic hydrophobically modified alkali-soluble

acrylic polymer emulsion (HASE) with unusually high aqueous thickening and stabilizing

efficiency. This thickener is a liquid, cold-processable product that instantaneously thickens

upon neutralization providing ease of handling and increased manufacturing efficiency.

It is offered at 30% solids and specifically imparts efficient thickening properties, to formulations containing

high levels of surfactants. NM-Carbomer Aqua 20 is also with advantage to produce very clear formulations

containing high levels of surfactants.

Features and Benefits

⚫ Easy-to-Use Liquid Form

⚫ Thickening and Flow Control

⚫ Highly associative

⚫ Very pseudoplastic

⚫ Stabilization of hydrophobic (low solubility) components

⚫ Synergistic interaction with surfactants, particulates and hydrophobic raw materials

⚫ Thickens and stabilizes hydrogen peroxide

⚫ Stable in pH 5.5 to 12 formulations

⚫ High surfactant synergy

⚫ High-transparent Formulations

⚫ pH Flexibility

⚫ Surfactant Compatibility

⚫ Synergistic Thickening with Salt and Surfactants

Recommended Applications

⚫ Anti-dandruff shampoos

⚫ Bath foams

⚫ Curl activators

⚫ Depilatories

⚫ Emulsifier free formulations

⚫ Foaming facial cleansers

⚫ Hair styling gels

⚫ Liquid soaps

⚫ Lotions

⚫ Moisturizing creams

⚫ Shampoos

⚫ Shower gels

⚫ Skin masks

⚫ Waterless hand cleaners