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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Lubrizol] A registered trademark for a series of polyacrylic acids used as gelling agents. Carbopol® polymers are white, fluffy powders. | + | [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 | + | - Carbopol® 940 |
- Carbopol® 941 | - Carbopol® 941 | ||
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==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| − | * Lubrizol: [https://www.lubrizol.com/ | + | * Lubrizol: [https://www.lubrizol.com/Personal-Care/Products/Carbopol-Polymers Carbopol] |
* 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
- Lubrizol: Carbopol
- 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