EMRAPOL E-956 (ACRYPOL 956)

Description

EMRAPOL E-956, also known as ACRYPOL 956, is a synthetic, high molecular weight, cross-linked, water-soluble polymer of acrylic acid. It’s primarily used as a thickening agent and rheology modifier in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and household products. It’s known for producing a wide range of viscosities and flow properties, and it can stabilize emulsions.
Key Features and Uses:
Thickening and Viscosity Control:
It effectively thickens formulations and provides desirable texture and consistency in products like shampoos, lotions, and gels.
Clarity and Transparency:
ACRYPOL 956 can create clear gels, making it suitable for products like hand sanitizers, facial cleansers, and shampoos where clarity is desired.
Stabilizing Emulsions:
It helps to stabilize emulsions, preventing the separation of oil and water components in formulations.
Versatile Applications:
Commonly used in cosmetics (hair care, skin care, sun care, body care, etc.), pharmaceuticals (suspensions, controlled release formulations), and household products.
Alcohol Tolerance:
It exhibits good alcohol tolerance, making it suitable for use in hydro-alcoholic gels and hand sanitizers.
Safety:
ACRYPOL 956 is considered safe for human consumption as it is not absorbed by the body and is non-toxic.
Easy to Use:
Many Acrypol products, including E-956, are designed for ease of use and incorporation into formulations.
Specific examples of its use:
Hand sanitizers:
Acrypol 956 is recommended for thickening hand sanitizers due to its alcohol tolerance and ability to create clear gels.
Cosmetic gels and creams:
It is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in various cosmetic formulations.
Pharmaceutical suspensions:
It is used in pharmaceutical suspensions as a suspending and stabilizing agent.
Toothpaste gels:
It’s used in toothpaste gels due to its thickening and gelling properties.