Carbomer SAT-260 ‘Long Flow’ – Advanced Thickening for Cosmetics
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Innovative Thickening with Carbomer SAT-260 (CAS 9003-01-4)
Carbomer SAT-260 ‘Long Flow’ is a high-performance thickening agent designed to enhance the stability and texture of cosmetic formulations. As an acrylic acid polymer, it belongs to the widely preferred category of polymeric thickeners, offering superior viscosity control compared to inorganic (silica, bentonite) and cellulose-based alternatives. With over 50 years of cosmetic application experience, carbomers remain a fundamental component in modern formulations.
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CAS 9003-01-4
Exceptional Water-Binding and Rheological Properties
Carbomer SAT-260 consists of high molecular weight, cross-linked polyacrylic acid polymers. When dispersed in water, it exhibits an acidic pH of approximately 2.5, but upon neutralization with alkali hydroxides or amines, it swells significantly, forming clear, stable gels. The polyanionic nature of the polymer leads to molecular expansion, allowing it to bind substantial amounts of water, making it an ideal thickening and stabilizing agent in emulsions, creams, and transparent gels.