Ultrez 30

High Performance Rheology

Modifier in a Broad pH Range

CARBOPOL
ULTREZ 30 POLYMER
High Performance Rheology Modifier
in a Broad pH Range

KEY BENEFITS

Keep young skin flawless. Help aging skin

remain youthful. Formulate systems featuring
challenging anti-aging and blemish-fighting
actives with Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer.
This rheology modifier offers good electrolyte
tolerance, high thickening performance in a
broad pH range, and a rich, distinct sensory. Its
all possible with Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer.

Excellent rheology and suspension performance

Efficient thickening:
At low use levels (0.1 - 0.2 wt%) when formulated in
electrolyte-free systems
At increased use levels in systems containing high levels
of electrolytes
Able to thicken over a broad pH range, including in low pH
systems (pH 4.0 - 5.5)
Electrolyte tolerance
Rich sensory
High clarity in gels
Easy to use

HIGH THICKENING EFFICIENCY

Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer provides excellent viscosity at low
concentrations in systems containing low to medium levels of
electrolytes.
FIGURE 1: Viscosity vs. pH at Different Polymer Levels

Viscosity (mPa s)

40,000

Balancing the rheology characteristics, aesthetic properties

and stabilization of skin care systems featuring anti-aging
and blemish-fighting actives is easier with Lubrizols next
generation carbomer.
Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer is capable of delivering desired
rheological and aesthetic properties in the presence of
electrolytes or in the acid-active-containing conditions required
to deliver efficacy of the product to the consumer.

Carbopol
Ultrez 30
Polymer

35,000
30,000
25,000

0.5 wt%

20,000

0.2 wt%

15,000

0.1 wt%

10,000
5,000
0
3.0

RV, 20 rpm

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

ENHANCED ELECTROLYTE TOLERANCE

Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer offers good viscosity and yield
value in the presence of electrolytes, demonstrating good
tolerance at higher sodium chloride levels (0.5 wt%).
TABLE 1: Emulsion at pH 5.5

Typical Properties

INGREDIENTS

WT%

INCI Designation

Carbomer

Deionized water

qs to 100

Appearance

White Powder

Carbopol Ultrez Polymer

0.35

0.2% Mucilage1 Viscosity2

(pH 5.5) (mPas)

12,000 - 24,000

Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate

15.00

PEG-20 methyl glucose

sesquistearate

0.50

0.5% Mucilage1 Viscosity2

(pH 5.5) (mPas)

35,000 - 50,000

Methyl glucose sesquistearate

0.25

Sodium chloride (NaCl)

Different levels

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH (18%))

qs to pH 5.5

1% Mucilage Viscosity with 1% NaCl

(pH 7.5) (mPas)
1

9,500 - 12,000

Dispersing Time3 (0.5% polymer in water) <15 minutes

A mucilage is defined as an active polymer dispersion in water neutralized with a
base to a specified pH.
2
Per test procedure 430-I made at different pH; Brookfield RVT at 20 rpm, 25C
3
Per test procedure TP-BRK-030 (Determination of Dispersing Time of Carbopol
Ultrez 30 Polymer)

FIGURE 2: Electrolyte Resistance in Emulsion at pH 5.5

Carbopol
Ultrez
Polymer

Viscosity (mPa s)

10,000
8,000

Ultrez 30

6,000

Ultrez 10

4,000

Ultrez 20

2,000
0
0.1

0.2

0.3

NaCl (wt%)

0.4

0.5

0.35 wt% Polymer

pH ~ 5.5
RV, 20 rpm

PERFORMANCE IN LOW pH SYSTEMS

Superior Clarity

The broad pH compatibility of Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer enables the

formulation of low pH systems containing acidic actives such as Alpha
Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) as well as other low
pH (<4.5) ingredients. Use in combination with nonionic thickeners is
recommended for specific challenging systems at pH 4.0 and below.

Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer provides high clarity in gel formulations, even

at low pH, so the beauty of suspended actives and optical modifiers can
sparkle through.
FIGURE 6: 0.4% Mucilage gels at pH 4.0

Viscosity (mPa s)

FIGURE 3: Performance of 1.0 wt% Polymer in Gel with 1.0% Glycolic

Acid at pH 4.5 With and Without Xanthan Gum
14,000

1.0 wt% Polymer

12,000

1.0 wt% Polymer

+ 0.25 wt% Xanthan Gum

10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0

pH = 4.5
RV 20 rpm

Carbopol
Ultrez 30
Polymer

Carbopol
Ultrez 10
Polymer

Carbopol
Ultrez 20
Polymer

Viscosity (mPa s)

FIGURE 4: Performance of 0.5 wt% Polymer in Gel with Different

Levels of Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Ratio 2:1) at
pH 5.2 - 5.5
25,000

Carbopol Ultrez 30
Polymer

20,000
15,000

Carbopol Ultrez 10
Polymer

10,000

Carbopol Ultrez 20
Polymer

5,000
0
0.1

pH = 5.2 - 5.5
RV, 20 rpm

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

wt% Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Ratio 2:1)

Carbopol
Ultrez 20
Polymer

Carbopol
Ultrez 10
Polymer

Carbopol
Ultrez 30
Polymer

Carbopol
980
Polymer

3,400

7,700

18,350

9,800

Viscosity
(mPas)

256

910

1,950

1,250

Yield Value
(dyn/cm2)

3.95

4.08

4.05

4.00

pH

84.3

78.5

92.5

78.9

Clarity (%T)

PROCESSING BENEFITS
Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer features excellent ease of handling. It is
low dusting, and disperses quickly under gentle agitation. It also can be
pre- or post-neutralized to enable even further flexibility in manufacturing.

EXCELLENT AESTHETIC AND SENSORIAL PROPERTIES

Pleasant Texture
Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer offers a smooth and pleasant flow in creams
and lotions with good pick-up and a creamy, long playtime, enabling the
formulation of emulsions with excellent skinfeel.
FIGURE 5: Results of a Rating Sensory Evaluation in Simple Emulsion
Containing Carbopol Ultrez Polymer
PEAKING
10.0
8.0
Softness

6.0

COHESIVITY

4.0

Carbopol Ultrez 10
Polymer

2.0
0.0
WETNESS

Afterfeel
Intensity

CUSHION

Carbopol Ultrez 30
Polymer

Carbopol Ultrez 20
Polymer

SPREADABILITY

* Attributes highlighted in CAPS denote those in which significant differences resulted

For skin care systems with and without

electrolytes, where excellent viscosity,
thickening and suspension performance
across a broad pH range is required,
choose Carbopol Ultrez 30 polymer.
Formulate with confidence.
For full formulation details, further information and starting formulations
visit www.lubrizol.com/personalcare

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