Why It Matters
Carbomer, cellulosic, and associative thickener programs for serum, lotion, and gel textures across pH ranges
Solution Approach
Carbomer, cellulosic, and associative thickener programs for serum, lotion, and gel textures across pH ranges RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Polyacrylic Acid (PAA)
CAS 9003-01-4
Polymers & Resins
Polyacrylic acid gelling agent for gels and lotions
Polyacrylic acid that, once neutralized to its sodium salt, hydrates and swells to build viscosity and a yield-stress gel for serums and lotions
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Carbomer 940
CAS 9007-20-9
Specialty Additives
High-efficiency crosslinked polyacrylate
High-efficiency crosslinked polyacrylate giving sparkling-clear high-yield gels at low use levels
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
CAS 9004-62-0
Specialty Additives
Nonionic cellulosic thickener for shampoos and gels
pH- and electrolyte-tolerant cellulosic that builds smooth pseudoplastic viscosity across wide pH ranges where carbomers fail
Melting Point: Decomposes at 205ºC as Cellosize Density: Specific gravity (2%): 1.0033 g/cu cm Solubility: Soluble
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Xanthan Gum, Food Grade (CAS 11138-66-2)
CAS 11138-66-2
Specialty Additives
Natural biopolymer thickener and stabilizer
Xanthan-derived biopolymer that builds yield value and suspends particulates, robust to pH and salt
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
CAS 176429-87-1
Polymers & Resins
Pemulen-type emulsion stabilizer and thickener
Hydrophobically-modified acrylate that thickens via associative networks and tolerates surfactants/electrolytes better than plain carbomer
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