NM –Carbomer TR-3

An easy-to-disperse, ethoxylate-free acrylate-based polymeric emulsifier providing emulsion stability, smooth texture, and a pleasant fresh sensory for emulsions.

NM-Carbomer TR-3 polymeric emulsifier minimizes skin care formulation constraints through simpler processing and greater formulation flexibility in a cost-efficient manner while offering robust emulsion stabilization, freedom from HLB constraints, stability over a wide pH range. It allows the development of a wide variety of textures from a shiny, smooth cream to thin sprayable lotions. NM-Carbomer TR-3 provides a light sensorial profile and robustness to stabilize sophisticated ingredients, such as challenging oil systems, actives, perfumes, UV absorbers, film formers, and optical and sensory enhancers.

Features and Benefits   

l  Allows for cold or hot processing enabling flexible processing requirements.

l  Easy to use, extremely fast dispersing, ultra-efficient cold process possible emulsifier appropriate for sustainable formulations.

l  Emulsify the highest levels of oil, up to 50% by weight

l  Effectively stabilizes emulsions over a broad pH range: 4 to 10

l  Formulation flexibility allowing smooth textures through minimized structuring with other formulation ingredients

l  High emulsion stability at low use levels

l  Mild emulsion stabilizer suitable for sensitive skin applications

l  No ethoxylated material was intentionally added in the manufacturing of this product

l  No HLB calculation required when formulating

Application

l  After Shave (Skin Care) l Anti-aging Products (Skin Care) l Body Lotions/Creams/Gels (Skin Care)

l  Color Cosmetics (Skin Care) l Eye Area Skin Care Products l Facial Care Products (Skin Care)

l  Hand/Foot Care (Skin Care) l Sun Care (Skin Care) l Wipes (Skin Care) 

Formula Guidelines

l  Typical use 0.05 to 1.0 wt.%

l  Sprinkle the polymer onto the surface of the water without any special equipment or handling. The powder will self-wet and drop below the surface in minutes. When there is no visible white powder on the water surface, begin agitation.

l  Extremely high shear (>5,000 rpm) mixers or homogenizers should be cautiously used because high shear impact and destroy the polymer gel structure resulting in permanent viscosity loss.

l  Reduced processing time is possible if the polymer is added to warm water. The optimal water temperature is 30-40°C.

l  Upon neutralization, a grainy appearance may be noted initially. Using gentle mixing will yield a smooth gel.

l  Polymer clumping can occur if the polymer is added to water and agitation is started before the polymer is allowed to self-wet. This can be avoided by adding the polymer to water under moderate agitation.