TC-Carbomer FD21 Gelling Agent

TC-Carbomer FD21 is a hydrophobically modified crosslinked polyacrylate polymer which acts as highly-efficient thickener and suspending agent in personal care products. It is self-wetting, requires no use of a blender to incorporate, and disperses easily and quickly.

Common usage is .5% to 2% but can be used to a maximum of 6% and still remain pumpable
Requires neutralization with a Sodium Hydroxide 15% solution or with Triethanolamine to create a gel consistency.


APPLICATIONS
● Shampoos ● Bath gels ● Lotions
● Body washes ● Gels ● Creams


BENEFITS
• Rapid self-wetting polymer, that requires no dispersion agitation
• Stabilizes surfactant-containing formulations
• Stabilizes electrolyte-containing formulations
• Stabilizes and suspends insoluble ingredients
• Creates moderate-to-high viscosity products
• Exhibits good clarity for gel formulations
• Efficient, cost effective and easy-to-use

INCI: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Processing Guidelines
• Sprinkle polymer on surface of water and allow to self-wet (vigorous agitation produces foam)
• Gently begin agitation
• TC-Carbomer FD21 polymer can be pre- or post-neutralized (depending on application)
• Keep agitation to a minimum (to avoid air entrapment) while adding remaining ingredients to formulation
• Add typical preservatives
Special Processing Note: Some producers choose to make a stock dispersion of TC-Carbomer FD21 polymer in water and then add this dispersion to their formulation mix tank. 

Order of Addition
To ensure maximum benefit and efficiency from the polymer, we recommend the following order of addition as a general guideline:
1. Add TC-Carbomer FD21 polymer to deionized water.
2. Add primary surfactants with gentle mixing.
3. Neutralize to pH 4.5 -5.0.*
4. Add specialty surfactants (amphoterics, etc.).
5. Add UV absorber, EDTA, silicone, cationics, salts, etc.
6. Add pearlizing ingredients such as mica, EGDS or EGMS.
7. Add fragrance, dye and preservative.
8. Adjust final pH (if necessary).
*For surfactant applications that do not require clarity, partial neutralization is not required, and step 3 may be omitted.