RHEOLYX

Versatile performance.

RHEOLYX U-20

High-performance modifier with broad formulation flexibility.

Placeholder: RHEOLYX U-20 neutralised gel swatch

Overview

RHEOLYX U-20 delivers higher thickening efficiency than the 9-series across a wide pH and surfactant window.

It performs in clear gels, surfactant systems and emulsions alike, making it a strong consolidation grade for multi-format ranges.

Dispersion is rapid and the polymer tolerates moderate ionic load without collapse.

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)
40,000–50,000 mPa·s
% Solids
≥ 98%
Recommended use level
0.2 – 0.6%
Wetting / dispersion time
~3 minutes
Clarity / transmission
~92% 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 gelsEmulsionsSurfactant systemsHair care

Compare

RHEOLYX U-20 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.

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