{"product_id":"sodium-carbomer-preneutralised","title":"Sodium Carbomer (Preneutralised)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSodium Carbomer (Preneutralised) \u003cem style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e(Ready-to-Use Gel Thickener)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eOur Sodium Carbomer is a preneutralised carbomer: a dry powder that is already in its sodium carbomer form, with a pH of about 6.5. Unlike standard carbomers, it does not need an alkaline neutraliser to thicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eYou sprinkle it into water or a water and alcohol blend and it thickens straight away into a clear, viscous gel. It is used to thicken gels, serums, lotions and washes at very low rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreneutralised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eNo neutraliser needed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear gels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eThickens on contact with water\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse at 0.2-0.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eVery low rates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 g to 2 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eSix pack sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety information:\u003c\/strong\u003e for external (cosmetic) use only. Keep out of reach of children, keep away from the eyes and avoid breathing in the dust. See Safety below and the Safety Data Sheet in the Product Documents section at the end of this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eSodium Carbomer (Preneutralised)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eINCI (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSodium Carbomer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003ePreneutralised carbomer (synthetic acrylic polymer) thickener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFine white powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eAbout 6.5 as a dry powder, staying about 6-7.5 in a gel (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eThickening range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eThickens across about pH 5-10 at about 0.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eTypical use rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eAbout 0.2-0.5%. Test your own recipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eClear gels, serums, lotions, creams, washes, water and alcohol gels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003ePack Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSealed, cool and dry, away from moisture. The powder absorbs moisture from the air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eRaw material for makers. Formulation, preservation, safety assessment and labelling of finished products are the maker's responsibility. Not for internal use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003eHow it is used\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eClear gels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eSprinkle into water for a clear, viscous gel. About 0.2-0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eSerums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eGives a light, gel-like texture. Test with your actives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eLotions and creams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eCan be dispersed in the oil or water phase before emulsifying, or added directly to the emulsion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eWashes and cleansers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTest with your surfactants and watch the effect of salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eWater and alcohol gels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eThickens water and alcohol blends, including about 70:30 water to alcohol (about 30% alcohol). Test your own recipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eLow-pH or high-pH products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eThickens over about pH 5-10. Adjust within that range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eHow to Make a Simple Gel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col style=\"margin: 8px 0 8px 20px; padding: 0; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weigh the water or water and alcohol blend and the sodium carbomer. About 0.3-0.5% is a common starting point (0.3-0.5 g per 100 g).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprinkle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprinkle the powder slowly over the surface while stirring. Slow addition avoids lumps and gives quick thickening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir gently until smooth. Avoid whipping in air, which creates bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add more water or powder a little at a time. If you need a lower pH, adjust slowly with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/citric-acid-500gm\"\u003ecitric acid\u003c\/a\u003e or lactic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the extras.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir in water-soluble ingredients, fragrance and your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preservation\"\u003epreservatives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack and test.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let any bubbles rise, pour into clean containers and check the thickness the next day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add acids slowly. Large amounts of acid or electrolytes can reduce the viscosity of a carbomer gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 14px 0; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; background-color: #ffffff; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eFormulation Notes \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; margin-left: 8px;\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSodium carbomer does not need pre-dispersion. It thickens as soon as it is sprinkled into the water or a water and alcohol blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDuring emulsions, it can be dispersed into the oil or the water phase before the emulsification step, or sprinkled directly into the finished emulsion and stirred until even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe pH at 0.5% in water is around 7. If a lower pH is needed, small adjustments can be made with an acid such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/citric-acid-500gm\"\u003ecitric acid\u003c\/a\u003e or lactic acid. High amounts of acid should be avoided because the salts that form can reduce the viscosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSodium carbomer is not film-forming and dries quickly. It tolerates a 70:30 blend of water and alcohol. Water-soluble UV absorbers can help prevent loss of viscosity from UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 14px 0; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; background-color: #ffffff; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eTips \u0026amp; Troubleshooting \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; margin-left: 8px;\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003eProblem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003eLikely cause\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003eWhat to try\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLumps in the gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003ePowder added too quickly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eSprinkle slowly while stirring. If lumps form, blend with a stick blender and leave to hydrate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGel is thinner than expected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eHigh salt or acid content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReduce salts and acids in the formula, or increase the sodium carbomer slightly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBubbles in the gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eWhipped in air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eStir gently, then leave to stand so the bubbles rise.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGel is cloudy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIncompatible ingredients or bubbles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCheck each ingredient in a small test. Leave to stand for bubbles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGel thins over time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eContamination or lack of preservative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eUse clean tools and add a suitable preservative.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGel feels tacky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eRate too high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReduce the amount in the next batch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 14px 0; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; background-color: #ffffff; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Selling Your Products \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; margin-left: 8px;\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThis product is a cosmetic raw material for external use only. Do not swallow it, keep it out of reach of children and keep it away from the eyes. Fine powders can irritate the airways, so wear a dust mask when weighing or pouring and avoid creating dust clouds. Patch test finished products before first use and stop using a product if irritation occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eCarbomer powder can become slippery when wet. Gels and other water-based products need a suitable preservative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelling what you make?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a raw material for makers. The formulation, preservation, safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished cosmetics or soap (including the NZ cosmetic rules) are your responsibility, and health or treatment claims should not be made for your products. Contact us at info@purefx.co.nz if you need product information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 14px 0; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; background-color: #ffffff; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; margin-left: 8px;\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a preneutralised carbomer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a carbomer supplied already in its sodium form, so you do not need to add an alkaline neutraliser to thicken it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 0.2-0.5%. Start low and add a little at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pH does it work at?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt thickens across about pH 5-10. A gel in water is typically about pH 6-7.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need pre-dispersing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Sprinkle it into the water slowly while stirring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in an emulsion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It can be added to the oil or water phase before emulsifying, or into the finished emulsion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with alcohol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It thickens a 70:30 blend of water and alcohol (about 30% alcohol).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a preservative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Carbomer gels neither prevent nor promote microbial growth, so anything containing water needs a suitable preservative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSealed, in a cool, dry place away from moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it for internal use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is sold for external cosmetic use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSizes \u0026amp; Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 5px 8px; background-color: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; font-size: 11px;\"\u003ePrice per 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e$8.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e$17.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e$16.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e$16.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e$38.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e$15.20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e$74.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e$14.80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e$145.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e$14.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e$280.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e$14.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003ePair with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aloe-vera-gel-100ml\"\u003ealoe vera gel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vegetable-glycerin-100ml\"\u003evegetable glycerine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrosols\"\u003ehydrosols\u003c\/a\u003e, and add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10gm-hyaluronic-acid-powder\"\u003ehyaluronic acid powder\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitamin-e-oil-natural-tocopherols-50ml\"\u003evitamin E oil\u003c\/a\u003e. Preserve with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/geogard-221\"\u003eGeogard 221\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/phenoxyethanol-preservative\"\u003ephenoxyethanol\u003c\/a\u003e, and thicken blends alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/xanthan-gum-100gm\"\u003exanthan gum\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emulsifiers-thickeners\"\u003eemulsifiers and thickeners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 18px; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4613\/0516\/files\/PUREFX-color.jpg?v=1789611708\" alt=\"PureFX Oils\" style=\"max-width: 160px; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto 14px auto;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 12px; color: #666666; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eProduct Documents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 220px; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding: 4px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4613\/0516\/files\/Sodium_Carbomer_Preneutralised_SDS.pdf?v=1791597658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-sizing: border-box; height: 46px; padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; border-radius: 3px; color: #1a1a1a; text-decoration: none; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: center;\"\u003eSAFETY DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"PureFx","offers":[{"title":"50gm","offer_id":31933865525332,"sku":"1640","price":8.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100gm","offer_id":31933865558100,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250gm","offer_id":44714284351682,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500gm","offer_id":44714284384450,"sku":"","price":74.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":44714284417218,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":44714284449986,"sku":"","price":280.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4613\/0516\/products\/carbopolp_RCCRJY5MRFU3_2c2bbf38-90dd-47e0-9a7f-439b27b0e8bf.jpg?v=1594263261","url":"https:\/\/purefx.co.nz\/products\/sodium-carbomer-preneutralised","provider":"PureFx","version":"1.0","type":"link"}