Carbopol Polymers® - Aqua SF-2 polymer - Lubrizol-Beauty

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Suspending Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers,
Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Easy To Use,
Exfoliating,
Good Rheological Properties,
Improved Thickness,
Improves Clarity,
Sparkling Effect,
Superior Suspension
Labeling Claims: GMO-free,
Halal,
Preservative-free,
Sustainable,
TSE-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefits: Excellent clarity and suspension in low pH surfactant systems

Elegant rheology with a smooth, honey-like flow

Highly compatible with most common surfactants and sodium benzoate

Good salt synergy

Can be post-added to batches, increasing processing

flexibility and decreasing likelihood of out-of-spec batches
Product Highlights: Builds formulations that have exceptional suspension power, enabling striking visuals and other benefits

Easy-to-use liquid form for lower processing costs

Elegant rheology with smooth, honey-like flow

Enhances pearlization appearance to improve the visual appeal of pearlizing additives in surfactant-based systems

Excellent clarity in low pH applications allowing for appearance versatility

High suspension and stabilization of insoluble ingredients enabling formulation versatility

Very clear surfactant formulations at pH 4 to 6 allowing for natural preservatives to be used

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Other Beauty & Care,
Skin Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene,
Other Personal Hygiene Applications
Application Format: Creams,
Gel,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Wipes
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner,
Shampoos & Rinses
Personal Hygiene Applications: Hand Soap,
Intimate Hygiene Products
Skin Care Applications: Anti-Aging Products,
Facial Cleanser,
Skin Cleanser

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Brookefield Viscosity (2.5% Mucilge at 25°C)	5000 - 11000	cP	TP-BRK-015
Brookefield Viscosity (at 25°C, minimum TS)	2.0 - 25.0	cP	TP-94-D
pH (at 25°C)	2.2 - 3.2	cP	TP-92-B
Solids	30.5 - 33.5	%	TP-745-C
Turbidity (Mucilage)	max. 20	NTU	TP-BRK-015

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: Halal
Regulatory status: Halal

Carbopol® Aqua SF-2 polymer is widely registered on chemical inventories across the globe. For specific status, please consult the most recent Safety Data Sheet or contact your local Lubrizol representative.

Storage & Handling

Storage: Store in a dry location. Do not store in open, unlabeled or mislabeled containers. Keep containers closed when not in use. 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.

Recommended retest period is 180 days from the date of manufacture