Carbomer 996 is a cross-linked polyacrylate polymer. It is used as a high-efficient rheology modifier, capable of providing high viscosity, excellent thickening and suspending performance with low-dosage. It is also widely used in O/W lotions and creams as a favorable suspending agent.   Features and Benefits - Short flow properties - High viscosity - High suspending, thickening and stabilizing ability   Recommended Applications - Hair styling gels - Moisturizing gels - Bath gels - Hand, body and face lotions - Creams   Formula Guidelines - Typical recommended dosage at 0.2~1.0 wt %. - To disperse Carbomer940 completely, it should be slowly and carefully sprinkled to dispersion medium while the mix is stirred rapidly to avoid formation of lumps; extremely high shear rate mixer should be carefully employed to avoid viscosity loss. - The ideal viscosity can be achieved at pH ranges of 5.0~10.0 when neutralized; In a hydoalcoholic system, a correct neutralizer must be chosen carefully based on the amount of alcohol to be gelled. After neutralization, high-shear and lasting stirring should be avoided to keep stable thickening ability.     Please find more about Carbomer 996 on TNJ Carbomer TDS.       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------