Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Carbomer

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.

9007-20-9, 9003-01-4, 76050-42-5, 9007-16-3, 9007-17-4, 9062-04-8

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers

Ingredients

TABLE: Emulsion at pH 5.5

Deionized water	qs to 100
Carbopol® Ultrez Polymer	0.35
Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate	15.00
PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate	0.50
Methyl glucose sesquistearate	0.25
Sodium chloride (NaCl)	Different levels
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH (18%))	qs to pH 5.5

 

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Aesthethic Enhancement,

Broad pH Stability,

Consistent Suspension,

Cushioning Effect,

Easy To Use,

Good Electrolyte Tolerance,

Good Rheological Properties,

Longer Playtime,

Promotes Youthful Skin,

Rich Feel,

Specific Sensory Performance,

Spreadability,

Superior Performance,

Superior Suspension

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

GMO-free,

Halal,

Sustainable,

TSE-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Product Highlights

• Easy to use, enabling efficient handling and manufacturing
• Electrolyte tolerant at higher polymer levels, allowing for the creation of formulations with pleasant esthetics in systems containing electrolytes
• Offers a pleasant sensorial experience with its rich creamy sensory and high clarity in gels
• Offers excellent rheology and suspension in challenging acidic or electrolyte containing skin care systems
• Thickens efficiently at low levels (0.1-0.2 wt%) in electrolyte-free systems, making it a good candidate for formulating simple chassis
• Thickens over a broad pH range (pH 4.0-12.0), enabling potential applications with active ingredients at low or high p
• High clarity in gels

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene,

Other Personal Hygiene Applications,

Wipes, Tissue & Towel

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Masks,

Oil,

Rinse Off,

Serum,

Stick,

Wipes

Color Cosmetic Applications

Lipstick,

Primers

Hair Care Applications

Hair Masks,

Hair Wax,

Scalp Scrub

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Sanitizers

Skin Care Applications

After Shaves,

Anti-Aging Products,

Around Eye Cream,

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Face Cream,

Facial Mask,

Facial Oil,

Facial Treatments,

Hand Cream,

Night Creams,

Shaving Cream,

Skin Cleanser,

Skin Gel,

Skin Serums

Sun Care Applications

Sunscreen Lotion

Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications

Wet Wipes

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

White

Odor

Mild sour

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic (max. 2 ppm)	Pass	—	SA-012
Brookefield Viscosity (0.2% Mucilge at 25°C)	45000 - 65000	cP	430-I
Clarity	max. 88	%	485-D
Cyclohexane	max. 0.45	%	SA-009
Ethyl Acetate	max. 0.45	%	SA-009
Heavy Metals (max.10 ppm of PB,AS,HG,SB)	Pass	—	SA-012
Loss on Drying	max. 2	%	SA-004
Wetting Time	max. 15	min	TP-BRK-030

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

CFDA Compliant (China),

Halal

Regulatory status

• China compliant
• Halal

Carbopol® Ultrez 30 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, well-ventilated place. Keep containers closed when not in use. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional pertinent information.
• Recommended retest period is 730 days from the date of manufacture.