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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[Noveon, Inc.] A registered trademark for a series of polyacrylic acids used as gelling agents. Carbopol® polymers are white, fluffy powders.  
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[Lubrizol] A registered trademark for a series of polyacrylic acids used as gelling agents. Carbopol® polymers are white, fluffy powders, clear gels or dispersed emulsions.  The variety of options cover a wide pH range and electrolyte tolerance as well as options for many viscosities.  Carbopols are used in many personal care products.
  
 
- Carbopol® 910  
 
- Carbopol® 910  
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- Carbopol® 934  
 
- Carbopol® 934  
  
- Carbopol® 940-2
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- Carbopol® 940
  
 
- Carbopol® 941  
 
- Carbopol® 941  
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carbomer; carboxypolymethylene
 
carbomer; carboxypolymethylene
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Skin contact and inhalation of dust may cause irritation.
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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC278382500&productDescription=CARBOPOL+940+250G&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en Carbopol 940 SDS]
  
pKa = 5.0 - 6.0
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
pH of 1% dispersion is about 2.5-3.0
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* pKa = 5.0 - 6.0
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* pH of 1% dispersion is about 2.5-3.0
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*  Density = 1.41 g/ml
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* Tg = 100-105 C
  
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==Resources and Citations==
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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* Lubrizol: [https://www.lubrizol.com/Personal-Care/Products/Carbopol-Polymers Carbopol]
 
 
Skin contact and inhalation of dust may cause irritation.
 
 
 
BF Goodrich: [http://siri.org/msds/f2/cdt/cdtqz.html MSDS]
 
 
 
== Additional Information ==
 
 
 
Noveon: [http://www.carbopol.com/ Carbopol]
 
 
 
== Authority ==
 
  
 
* Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, ''Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings'', J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990
 
* Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, ''Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings'', J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990

Latest revision as of 10:47, 20 May 2022

Description

[Lubrizol] A registered trademark for a series of polyacrylic acids used as gelling agents. Carbopol® polymers are white, fluffy powders, clear gels or dispersed emulsions. The variety of options cover a wide pH range and electrolyte tolerance as well as options for many viscosities. Carbopols are used in many personal care products.

- Carbopol® 910

- Carbopol® 934

- Carbopol® 940

- Carbopol® 941

- Carbopol® 954 - carboxypolymethylene

Synonyms and Related Terms

carbomer; carboxypolymethylene

Risks

  • Skin contact and inhalation of dust may cause irritation.
  • ThermoFisher: Carbopol 940 SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • pKa = 5.0 - 6.0
  • pH of 1% dispersion is about 2.5-3.0
  • Density = 1.41 g/ml
  • Tg = 100-105 C

Resources and Citations

  • Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990
  • Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997
  • Ceramics and Glass Conservation Section, List of Workshop Materials, The British Museum, London
  • Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
  • Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998