Carbopol – 250ml

Carbopol 250ml, also known as Aqua SF-1 Polymer, is a versatile liquid polymer designed to improve the texture, viscosity and stability of cosmetic cleansing formulations. With the INCI name Acrylates Copolymer, it works well with a wide variety of surfactants and cosmetic ingredients.

This easy-to-use liquid polymer provides excellent thickening, suspending and stabilising properties. It is particularly useful when creating shampoos, body washes, mild cleansers and other surfactant-based products.

What Is Carbopol?

Carbopol Aqua SF-1 Polymer functions primarily as a rheology modifier and suspending agent. It helps control the flow and consistency of a formulation while keeping suspended ingredients evenly distributed.

Its liquid form makes it convenient to incorporate into formulations. It can also help reduce processing requirements compared with some powdered thickening polymers.

Carbopol works across a broad pH range of 3.5–10.0. This gives formulators flexibility when developing different types of personal care products.

Excellent Thickening and Stabilising

One of the main benefits of Carbopol is its ability to increase viscosity. It can create formulations with desirable flow characteristics while maintaining a pleasant texture.

It also provides strong suspending properties. This makes it useful for formulations that need to keep particles or other ingredients evenly distributed.

Furthermore, Carbopol can provide stabilising benefits in surfactant-based systems. It can perform effectively even in formulations with relatively low viscosity.

Suitable for Surfactant Formulations

Carbopol is compatible with virtually all commercial nonionic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants. It also works with a wide variety of commonly used cosmetic additives.

This compatibility makes it a useful ingredient when formulating cleansing products such as shampoos, body washes and mild facial cleansers.

The polymer can also enhance the appearance of pearlising additives. Therefore, it can help create a more visually appealing finish in pearlescent cleansing products.

Key Benefits

• Liquid Acrylates Copolymer
• Easy-to-use liquid form
• Provides effective thickening
• Improves formulation flow characteristics
• Provides suspending properties
• Helps stabilise surfactant-based formulations
• Works across pH 3.5–10.0
• Compatible with nonionic surfactants
• Compatible with anionic surfactants
• Compatible with amphoteric surfactants
• Can improve the appearance of pearlising additives
• Suitable for high-clarity cleansing formulations
• Performs well in low-viscosity systems

Suitable Applications

Carbopol Aqua SF-1 Polymer can be used in a range of personal care products, including:

• Shampoos
• Body washes
• Mild cleansers
• Intimate cleansers
• Anti-ageing products
• Cleansing products
• Wipes
• Other suitable cosmetic formulations

Primary Functions

Rheology Modifier: Helps control viscosity, flow and texture within cosmetic formulations.

Suspending Agent: Helps keep particles and other ingredients evenly distributed throughout a formulation.

Ingredient Information

INCI: Acrylates Copolymer

Product: Aqua SF-1 Polymer

The 250ml Carbopol size provides a practical quantity for DIY formulators and small cosmetic production projects.

Choose Carbopol Aqua SF-1 Polymer 250ml when you need a versatile liquid polymer for thickening, suspending and stabilising your cleansing formulations. It offers broad compatibility and excellent formulation flexibility, making it a useful addition to your cosmetic ingredient collection.