RHEOLYX

The all-rounder.

RHEOLYX 2020

Flagship broad-spectrum grade, positioned between the U-series and the 9-series.

Placeholder: RHEOLYX 2020 neutralised gel swatch

Overview

RHEOLYX 2020 is the grade to reach for first. It sits deliberately between the efficiency of the U-series and the familiar behaviour of the 9-series, giving formulators a single polymer that covers most aqueous thickening work without re-learning a process.

It builds clear, short-flow gels at conventional use levels, tolerates moderate electrolyte load, and neutralises predictably with both inorganic and organic bases.

Where a lab runs many projects across gels, emulsions and suspensions, 2020 reduces the number of rheology modifiers held in inventory.

Specification

Typical properties

INCI name
Carbomer
Appearance
White, fluffy, fine powder
Odor
Faint characteristic
pH (1% aqueous dispersion)
~3.0
Viscosity (Brookfield RVT, 0.5% mucilage, 20 rpm, spindle 6)
45,000–55,000 mPa·s
% Solids
≥ 98%
Recommended use level
0.2 – 0.8%
Wetting / dispersion time
~4 minutes
Clarity / transmission
~93% transmission (0.5%, neutralised)
Electrolyte tolerance
Moderate

Typical values for guidance only — not a specification. Confirm against lot-specific COA before production.

Where it performs

Clear gelsEmulsionsSuspensionsSerums

Compare

RHEOLYX 2020 against the range

RHEOLYX 2020
50,000
RHEOLYX 940
50,000
RHEOLYX 980
50,000
RHEOLYX 934
30,000
RHEOLYX 974
34,000
RHEOLYX U-10
21,500
RHEOLYX U-20
45,000
RHEOLYX U-21
55,000

Bars: typical viscosity (mPa·s, 0.5% mucilage). Right column: indicative transmission.

Documentation

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