AQUPEC
Feature
- This product is water-solube cross-linked acrylic polymer.
- Excellent thickening effects even at low resin concentration in water and alcohol.
- Thixotropy and high yield value in neutralized solution.
- No stringy in solution, even at high viscosity.
- High transparency in neutralized solution.
- Excellent thickening effects over a wide pH range (pH 5 - 11)
AQUPEC is a cross-linked acrylic water-soluble resin, which was developed based on high polymer technology Sumitomo Seika has accumulated over the years. AQUPEC shows excellent thickening effects even at low concentration by neutralizing with adequate alkalis. Unlike other soluble resin, this solution has thixotropic character as well.
AQUPEC is used for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and various other applications.
Example of use
- Cosmetics
- Toiletries
- Household products
- Pharmaceuticals
Grade List
INCI Name：Carbomer
| Product name | Appearance |
0.2% Viscosity (mPa･s) |
0.5% Viscosity (mPa･s) |
pH | Characteristics |
Packing (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV-801EG | White powder |
2,500-6,400 |
5,400-11,400 |
2.7-3.3 |
Low toxic solvent grade Granular, easy to handle and disperse in water Salt tolerant even with various electrolyte cosmetic ingredients |
20 |
| HV-801EG-300 | 20 | |||||
| HV-805EG | White powder | 15,000 - 30,000 | 40,000 - 60,000 | 2.7-3.3 | Low toxic solvent grade Granular, easy to handle and disperse in water High transparency and viscosity even at low concentration |
20 |
| HV-805EG-300 |
20 |
INCI Name：Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer
| Product name | Appearance | 1.0% Viscosity (mPa･s) | 1.0% + 1.0% NaCl Viscosity (mPa･s) | Characteristics |
Packing (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV-801ERK | White powder | 25,000 - 45,000 | 4,000 - 10,000 | Low toxic solvent grade Granular, easy to handle and disperse in water Salt tolerant, and high performance for emulsifier |
22 |
| HV-803ERK | White powder | 47,000 - 77,000 | 4,000 - 10,000 | Low toxic solvent grade Granular, easy to handle and disperse in water Salt tolerant, and high performance for emulsifier | 20 |
INCI Name：Carbomer
| Product name | Appearance |
0.5% Viscosity |
Characteristics |
Packing (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW-705E | White powder | 45,000-65,000 | Self-wetting type 10 minutes premixing process. Superior transparency of alcohol gel compared to conventional products |
15 |
INCI Name：Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Cross Polymer
| Product name | Appearance |
0.5% Viscosity (mPa･s) |
Characteristics |
Packing (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW-703ER | White powder | 25,000 – 45,000 | Self-wetting type. 10 minutes premixing process. Superior transparency of alcohol gel compared to conventional products |
15 |
| SW-705ER | White powder | 45,000 – 65,000 | 15 |
INCI Name：Sodium Carbomer
| Product name | Appearance | 0.2% Viscosity(mPa･s) |
0.5% Viscosity |
pH | Characteristics |
Packing (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG N40R | White powder | - | 15,000 - 30,000 | 5.5 - 6.5 | Partially neutralized Carbomer No need for time-consuming pH adjustments and premixes Smooth, light-feeling gel |
20 |
Dispersion and Neutralization
AQUPEC series for dispersion should be added carefully in polar solvents such as water to prevent the formation of lumps. Here are effective methods to disperse and neutralize AQUPEC.
(a) Dispersion and neutralization in water
- Slowly add and mix powder to water to prevent lump formation.
- Once AQUPEC is added, continue mixing until dissolved (dispersion process).
- After the dispersion process, remove air bubbles and continue mixing while adding the neutralizing agent.
The solution will reach its viscosity level immediately.
(b) Dispersion and neutralization in organic solvents
For dispersion and neutralization in organic solvents, the selection of the neutralizing agent is critical. The use of the proper neutralizing agent will provide maximum thickening effects and exceptional stability.
- Dispersion in single-component solvents
- Disperse AQUPEC by slowly adding powder to the solvent, and mixing the solution to prevent lump formation.
- Continue mixing once a low viscosity fluid is formed, then add the amine* or amine* solution to achieve immediate thickening.
- Dispersion and neutralization in composite solvents
- Add AQUPEC to the solvent with the lowest polarity while mixing, so that the powder is diffused uniformly.
- Add the amine* to a higher-polarity solvent, then mix the AQUPEC solution prepared in step 1 while adding the composite amine* solution to achieve immediate thickening.
- Use a 1:1 ratio of amine* to AQUPEC by weight as a guide.Adjust the pH by changing the ratio of amine* to AQUPEC.
The above methods are intended for reference purposes only. Please contact us for details.
The above method is just an example. For more details, please contact us.
- Recommended amine: Diisopropanol amine, Di(2-ethylhexyl) amine, Triethanolamine.
