NM-Carbomer products are cross-linked
polyacrylate polymer used in personal care products and industrial fields as
a high-efficient rheology modifier. They are capable of providing high viscosity, excellent
thickening and suspending performance with low-dosage. They are ideal for
applications such as clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams.
In addition, Carbomer
676, 940, and 996 being cost-efficient, are workable for fuel gel formulation. Here is procedure
for making fuel gel:
1.Disperse NM-carbomer polymers by sprinkling
on the surface of deionized water. Mix slowly at low speed.
2.
Slowly add ethanol with gentle mixing. Allow as much air to escape as possible
before proceeding.
3. Add
the TEA with gentle sweeping motion to minimize air entrapment. Mix until
uniform.
Tab.1-1 Formulation for Fuel gel
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Chemical Name
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Weight %
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Function
|
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Deionized water
|
to 100
|
Diluent
|
|
Ethanol or methanol
|
60~80
|
fuel
|
|
NM-Carbomer
|
0.5~0.7
|
Rheology modifier
|
|
Triethanolamine
|
pH to 5.8~6.5
|
Neutralizer
|
Tab 1-2 Typical Properties
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Items
|
Value
|
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Appearance:
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Opaque gel
|
|
Viscosity(mPa·s)
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15000~18000
|
|
Clarity (%T)
|
Not less than 80
|
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