Sunkin® Carbomer U20 is a white powder, hydrophobically-modified cross-linked acrylate copolymer. This polymer offers many substantial benefits for formulators and marketers of personal care products. Sunkin® Carbomer U20 is exceptionally easy to use as it self-wets and disperses within minutes. This rheology modifier and stabilizer also provides electrolyte tolerance and unique sensory benefits in formulations. It can be used in systems with moderate surfactant content, making it an ideal choice for shampoos, body washes, gels, lotions, and creams.
Function: Rheology Modifier / Suspending Agent / Thickener
INCI Name: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Recommended Use level: Recommended use level is 0.1 to 1.0 wt% as supplied
Features/Benefits:
Demonstrates great stability with surfactant active levels of 10 wt%
Effective across a broad pH range, allowing formulation flexibility
Excellent electrolyte tolerance makes it well suited for formulations containing higher levels of botanical ingredients or humectants such as Sodium PCA
Provides a rich creamy skin feel during the rubout phase after applying oil-in-water based creams and lotions
Provides exceptional clarity in various systems including hydroalcoholic gel formulations
Rapid wetting and improved swelling time without need for agitation, reducing processing time and costs
Suspends and stabilizes beads, microcapsules and exfoliants while maintaining product stability
