Carbopol® Polymers®

Lubrizol Life Science - Beauty Brand

Products:16

For over 60 years, Lubrizol has been delivering Carbopol® Polymers, our key technology that has created a positive global impact as the differentiating ingredient in countless innovations within the personal care industry. From its brilliant clarity to its controlled release properties, Carbopol® Polymers is the easiest dispersing carbomer polymer available today for use in clear gels and emulsion systems, such as creams and lotions. As the inventor of this technology, Lubrizol has a team full of technical resources that deeply understand its use in formulating for different applications.

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Carbopol® 980 polymer

INCI Name:Carbomer
Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent, Thickener, Stabilizer
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Sulfate-free, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, CFDA Compliant (China)
Benefit Claims:Superior Suspension, Improved Thickness, Viscosity Boosting, Emulsion Stabiliser, Improves Clarity, Light Feel, Stabilizing, High Viscosity

Carbopol® 980 polymer is a highly efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity and forming clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, and creams. It is a white powder composed of crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymerized in a cosolvent system that prioritizes safety. Its non-drip properties make it ideal for applications such as clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams, and lotions.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 polymer

INCI Name:Acrylates Copolymer
Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent, Thickener
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:CFDA Compliant (China), Halal
Benefit Claims:Cleansing, Self-Preserving, Improved Thickness, Pearlescent Effect, Consistent Suspension, Cost Effective, Improves Clarity, Broad pH Stability, Easy To Use, Good Rheological Properties, Stabilizing

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.

Carbopol® ETD 2020 polymer

INCI Name:Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent, Thickener
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Sulfate-free, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:CFDA Compliant (China), Halal
Benefit Claims:Rich Feel, Cleansing, Soft Feel, Superior Suspension, Improved Thickness, Creamy Texture, Sparkling Effect, Excellent Flexibility, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Improves Clarity, Compatibility, Good Rheological Properties, Easy-To-Dispense

Carbopol® ETD 2020 polymer is a cross-linked polyacrylic acid copolymer that has been polymerized in a cosolvent system preferred for its low toxicity. It is an easy-to-disperse white powder. This polymer is specifically designed to thicken surfactant systems. It offers excellent thickening efficiency, suspending capability, long viscous flow, and sparkling clarity in gel systems. It is recommended for various applications, including clear gels, hydro-alcoholic gels, surfactant systems (such as specialty shampoos and cleaning products), and high electrolyte systems like aloe gels.

Carbopol® Ultrez 10 polymer

INCI Name:Carbomer
Functions:Thickener, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Sustainable, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, CFDA Compliant (China)
Benefit Claims:Easy To Use, Light Feel, Good Rheological Properties, Stabilizing, High Viscosity, Refreshing, Cleansing, Superior Performance, Dust Reduction, Superior Suspension, Improved Thickness, Smooth Texture, Good Wetting Properties, Improves Clarity

Carbopol® Ultrez 10 polymer is an industry-standard self-wetting rheology modifier known for its excellent short flow and high viscosity performance. It is a white powder composed of crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymerized in a cosolvent system that prioritizes safety. This polymer offers self-wetting properties and produces minimal dust, making it incredibly easy to use and process efficiently. It is a highly efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity and forming clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, and creams.

Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer

INCI Name:Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Functions:Thickener, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Sulfate-free, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:CFDA Compliant (China), Halal
Benefit Claims:Rich Feel, Cleansing, Creamy Texture, Aesthethic Enhancement, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Good Wetting Properties, Improves Clarity, Broad pH Stability, Stabilizing, Spreadability, Refreshing, Dispersing, Superior Performance, Easy To Handle, Superior Suspension, Improved Thickness, Exfoliating, Sparkling Effect, Excellent Stability, Improved Texture, Non-Tacky, Good Rheological Properties

Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer is an exceptional self-wetting rheology modifier renowned for its remarkable electrolyte tolerance and clarity. It is a white powder comprising a hydrophobically modified crosslinked acrylate copolymer. This polymer offers a multitude of advantages for formulators and marketers of personal care products. It is incredibly user-friendly as it self-wets and disperses rapidly. Alongside its rheology-modifying and stabilizing properties, it demonstrates excellent tolerance to electrolytes and imparts unique sensory benefits to formulations. It is suitable for use in systems with moderate surfactant content, making it ideal for applications like shampoos, body washes, gels, lotions, and creams.

Carbopol® Ultrez 21 polymer

INCI Name:Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Functions:Thickener, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Sulfate-free, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:CFDA Compliant (China), Halal
Benefit Claims:Cleansing, Creamy Texture, Aesthethic Enhancement, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Good Wetting Properties, Clarifying, Improves Clarity, Easy To Use, Gloss, Superior Performance, Superior Suspension, Improved Thickness, Outstanding Skin feel, Sparkling Effect, Smooth Feel, Superior Skin Feel, Non-Tacky, Good Rheological Properties, High Viscosity

Carbopol® Ultrez 21 polymer is an outstanding self-wetting rheology modifier known for its impressive electrolyte tolerance and high clarity. It is a white powder composed of a crosslinked copolymer of polyacrylic acid polymerized in a cosolvent system that prioritizes safety. Its self-wetting properties make it remarkably easy to use and process efficiently. As a highly efficient rheology modifier, it is capable of providing high viscosity and forming clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams, and lotions.

Carbopol® Aqua CC polymer

INCI Name:Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent, Thickener
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, BSE-free
Benefit Claims:Cleansing, Conditioning, Superior Performance, Superior Suspension, Silky Feel, Consistent Suspension, Versatility, Improves Clarity, Soft After-Feel, Improves Hydrophobic Properties, Compatibility, Smoothing, Good Dry Combing, High Shear Resistance, Good Wet Combing, Stabilizing

Carbopol® Aqua CC polymer is a liquid rheology modifier, specifically a hydrophobically modified polyacrylate crosspolymer. It is designed to offer cationic compatibility, smooth flow, shear-thinning rheology, suspension capabilities, and high clarity for low pH applications. This polymer is an excellent option for thickening both surfactant-based and highly active cosmetic aqueous formulations. It is particularly well-suited for facial and body treatments, scrubs, and formulations containing high levels of cosmetic acids.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-2 polymer

INCI Name:Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent, Thickener
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Preservative-free, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:Halal
Benefit Claims:Superior Suspension, Improved Thickness, Exfoliating, Sparkling Effect, Improves Clarity, Easy To Use, Good Rheological Properties

Carbopol® Aqua SF-2 polymer is an acrylates crosspolymer and liquid rheology modifier specifically designed for high-clarity surfactant cleansing formulations with moderately low pH levels ranging from 4 to 6. It provides elegant flow, viscosity enhancement, and the ability to suspend visually appealing insoluble ingredients. This polymer allows formulators to incorporate food-grade preservatives like sodium benzoate. It offers superior suspension and high clarity within the pH range of 4 to 6, enabling the inclusion of colorful beads, sparkling pearls, and exfoliating scrubs. Moreover, it facilitates "preservative-free" and "skin-neutral pH" claims in clear bath gels, shampoos, and cleansers.

Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer

INCI Name:Carbomer
Functions:Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Benefit Claims:Promotes Youthful Skin, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Consistent Suspension, Easy To Use, Aesthethic Enhancement, Broad pH Stability, Superior Performance, Good Rheological Properties, Spreadability, Rich Feel, Superior Suspension, Longer Playtime, Specific Sensory Performance, Cushioning Effect
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, TSE-free, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Sustainable, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, CFDA Compliant (China)

Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer is a white powder consisting of a cross-linked homopolymer of polyacrylic acid polymerized in a toxicologically preferred cosolvent system. It offers good electrolyte tolerance and high thickening performance over a wide pH range. It provides a rich and distinct sensory experience in challenging skin care formulations. Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer enables formulators to achieve desired rheological and esthetic properties even in the presence of electrolytes or acidic actives required for consumer products. Its high electrolyte tolerance and broad pH compatibility make it ideal for formulating products with botanical extracts, water-soluble salts, and acidic ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acids, salicylic acid, or organic acid preservatives at pH levels as low as 4.0–4.5.

Carbopol® Silk 100 polymer

INCI Name:Carbomer
Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Thickener
Benefit Claims:Pleasant Feel, Stabilizing, Excellent Flexibility, Aesthethic Enhancement, Superior Performance, Conditioning, Cost Effective, Superior Suspension
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, TSE-free, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Sustainable, Halal, Sulfate-free
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, CFDA Compliant (China)

Carbopol® Silk 100 polymer is a crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymerized in a toxicologically preferred cosolvent system. It provides excellent suspending capability and stabilizes insoluble conditioning agents commonly used in 2-in-1 shampoos. At low concentrations, it offers excellent flow properties and exhibits synergistic behavior with salt. Designed to optimize product performance at the lowest possible cost, Carbopol® Silk 100 polymer allows for a reduction in surfactant levels and conditioning agents. It also enables the incorporation of non-silicone-based conditioning ingredients, particularly natural oils.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 OS polymer

INCI Name:Acrylates Copolymer
Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Emollient, Film Former, Thickener
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Cold Processable, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:CFDA Compliant (China), Halal
Benefit Claims:Sensory Enhancement, Emulsifying, Superior Suspension, Film Forming, Aesthethic Enhancement, Specific Sensory Performance, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Emulsion Stabiliser, Easy To Use, Emolliency, Good Rheological Properties, Stabilizing

Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 OS polymer is an acrylates copolymer and alkali-swellable rheology modifier specifically designed for skin care, sun care, and color cosmetic applications containing pigments. It offers excellent rheology and suspension in sophisticated oil-in-water skin care, sun care, or color cosmetic systems that contain high levels of coated and uncoated pigments (e.g., TiO2) or particles.

Carbopol® Clear polymer

INCI Name:Carbomer
Functions:Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Halal, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:CFDA Compliant (China), Halal
Benefit Claims:Good Wetting Properties, Improves Clarity, High Shear Resistance, Spreadability, Dispersing, Superior Performance, Superior Suspension, Improved Thickness, Versatility, Non-Flaking, Easy Dispersability, Compatibility, Water Repellency, Improved Texture, Non-Tacky, Good Rheological Properties, High Viscosity

Carbopol® Clear polymer is a versatile and unique polymer created to provide exclusive wet styling textures. It is a crosslinked homopolymer of acrylic acid polymerized in a preferred cosolvent system. It has been optimized to deliver outstanding performance in wet styling formulations. The ability to build high viscosity at lower polymer solids, extraordinary clarity, and extremely fast dispersion times make it ideal for wet styling applications. The polymer has been specially formulated to create distinctive textures by varying the polymer concentration. It shows good compatibility and synergy with Fixate™ Polymers.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-3 polymer

INCI Name:Acrylates Copolymer
Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Non-GMO, Credo Clean Standard, Cold Processable
Certifications & Compliance:CFDA Compliant (China)
Benefit Claims:Superior Suspension, Exfoliating, Sparkling Effect, Improves Clarity, Compatibility, Easy To Use, Good Rheological Properties, Low Viscosity, Stabilizing

Carbopol® Aqua SF-3 polymer is a novel, liquid acrylic rheology modifier designed for high-clarity, water-thin surfactant formulations. It offers elegant flow and the ability to suspend insoluble aqueous insoluble ingredients. Additionally, this rheology modifier demonstrates broad compatibility with packaging dispensers, enhancing its versatility and applicability across various product formulations.

Carbopol® Style 2.0 polymer

INCI Name:Carbomer
Functions:Viscosity Modifier, Suspending Agent, Thickener
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Sulfate-free, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, GMO-free
Certifications & Compliance:CFDA Compliant (China)
Benefit Claims:Superior Suspension, Improved Thickness, Aesthethic Enhancement, Excellent Flexibility, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Versatility, Cost Effective, Improves Clarity, Compatibility, Gloss, Cold Processable, Stimulating, Good Rheological Properties, Dispersing

Carbopol® Polymers® Style 2.0 polymer is a rheology modifier with inherent boosting properties that provide the end user or consumer with a stronger hold in wet styling applications compared to existing products on the market. This crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymer is available in white powder form and offers great flexibility and compatibility with fixatives, humectants, and fragrances that are popular on the market. The styling properties of Carbopol® Polymers® Style 2.0 polymer allow for the elimination of certain ingredients in formulations, resulting in cost savings and a more sustainable offering.

Carbopol® SC-800 Polymer

INCI Name:Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Functions:Viscosity Modifier
Benefit Claims:Improves Clarity, Improves Hydrophobic Properties, Mild, Viscosity Boosting, Thermal Stability, Compatibility, Cleansing
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Amide-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Sustainable, Sulfate-free
Certifications & Compliance:CFDA Compliant (China)

Carbopol® Polymers® SC-800 Polymer is a hydrophobically modified cross-linked polyacrylic acid polymer processed in a toxicologically preferred cosolvent system. It has been balanced with crosslinker levels, hydrophobic content, and surface modification to provide the best efficiency and ease of processing for challenging surfactant systems. The INCI name has been CFDA-listed.

Carbopol® Fusion S-20 Polymer

INCI Name:Citric Acid, Starch Acetate/Adipate
Labeling Claims:PEG-free, Non-GMO, Low Carbon Footprint (PCF), Biodegradable, GMO-free, Natural, Ethylene Oxide-free
Benefit Claims:Soft Feel, Creamy Texture, Superior Suspension, Excellent Flowability, Compatibility, Easy To Use, Clarifying, High Foaming, Stabilizing, Improved Thickness, Light Feel, Cleansing

Carbopol® Fusion S-20 polymer is a novel liquid hybrid technology designed to suspend, stabilize, thicken, and enhance the appearance of personal cleansing products. It is an easy-to-use product that provides clarity around across a broad pH range. This product is inherently biodegradable.

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

INCI Name: Acrylates Copolymer,
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4,
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,
Carbomer,
Citric Acid,
Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer,
Starch Acetate/Adipate
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers,
Stabilizers,
Texturizers & Fillers
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emollient,
Film Former,
Stabilizer,
Suspending Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Aesthethic Enhancement,
Broad pH Stability,
Clarifying,
Cleansing,
Cold Processable,
Compatibility,
Conditioning,
Consistent Suspension,
Cost Effective,
Creamy Texture,
Cushioning Effect,
Dispersing,
Dust Reduction,
Easy Dispersability,
Easy To Handle,
Easy To Use,
Easy-To-Dispense,
Emolliency,
Emulsifying,
Emulsion Stabiliser,
Excellent Flexibility,
Excellent Flowability,
Excellent Stability,
Exfoliating,
Film Forming,
Gloss,
Good Dry Combing,
Good Electrolyte Tolerance,
Good Rheological Properties,
Good Wet Combing,
Good Wetting Properties,
High Foaming,
High Shear Resistance,
High Viscosity,
Improved Texture,
Improved Thickness,
Improves Clarity,
Improves Hydrophobic Properties,
Light Feel,
Longer Playtime,
Low Viscosity,
Mild,
Non-Flaking,
Non-Tacky,
Outstanding Skin feel,
Pearlescent Effect,
Pleasant Feel,
Promotes Youthful Skin,
Refreshing,
Rich Feel,
Self-Preserving,
Sensory Enhancement,
Silky Feel,
Smooth Feel,
Smooth Texture,
Smoothing,
Soft After-Feel,
Soft Feel,
Sparkling Effect,
Specific Sensory Performance,
Spreadability,
Stabilizing,
Stimulating,
Superior Performance,
Superior Skin Feel,
Superior Suspension,
Thermal Stability,
Versatility,
Viscosity Boosting,
Water Repellency
Labeling Claims: Amide-free,
BSE-free,
Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Cold Processable,
Credo Clean Standard,
Ethylene Oxide-free,
GMO-free,
Halal,
Low Carbon Footprint (PCF),
Natural,
Non-GMO,
PEG-free,
Preservative-free,
Sulfate-free,
Sustainable,
TSE-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Other Beauty & Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care,
Treatment Products
Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene,
Other Personal Hygiene Applications,
Wipes, Tissue & Towel
Application Format: Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Masks,
Oil,
Rinse Off,
Serum,
Spray,
Stick,
Wipes
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash,
Foot Cleansers,
Shower Gels
Color Cosmetic Applications: Lip Care Products,
Lipstick,
Makeup Setting Spray,
Makeup Tint,
Mascara,
Primers
Hair Care Applications: Anti-Dandruff Products,
Hair Color,
Hair Conditioner,
Hair Creams,
Hair Gel,
Hair Masks,
Hair Serums,
Hair Styling Products,
Hair Wax,
Pomade,
Scalp Scrub,
Shampoos & Rinses
Personal Hygiene Applications: Hand Sanitizers,
Hand Soap,
Intimate Hygiene Products
Skin Care Applications: After Shaves,
Anti-Aging Products,
Around Eye Cream,
Around Eye Gel,
Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Eye Mask,
Eye Serum,
Face Cream,
Face Lotion,
Face Wash,
Facial Cleanser,
Facial Mask,
Facial Oil,
Facial Treatments,
Foot Moisturizer,
Hand Cream,
Insect Repellent Cream,
Insect Repellent Spray,
Moisturizers,
Night Creams,
Shaving Cream,
Shaving Foam,
Skin Brightening Products,
Skin Cleanser,
Skin Gel,
Skin Serums
Sun Care Applications: After Sun Products,
Sunscreen Cream,
Sunscreen Lotion,
Sunscreen Spray
Treatment Product Applications: Anti-Dandruff Products
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications: Wet Wipes