Carbomer 940: enabling efficient washing free disinfection gel

In the daily hand disinfection in public places, a gel free disinfection product has become a common choice. This type of product can achieve rapid disinfection and no need for washing, and one of its key ingredients is Carbopol 940. As an efficient rheological regulator, the application of Carbopol 940 significantly improves the user experience and effectiveness of disinfectant hand sanitizers.

The limitations of traditional liquid disinfectants

Looking back at traditional liquid disinfectant hand sanitizers, their high fluidity poses many inconveniences in situations where rapid hand disinfection is urgently needed. When used, it is easy to cause splashing and dripping, which not only wastes products but also may pollute the environment. In addition, most liquid formulas require washing and drying steps, which makes it difficult to meet the immediate and convenient disinfection needs in crowded areas such as shopping malls and stations.

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Advantages of gel: from sense of use to efficiency improvement

After the introduction of Carbomer 940, the disinfectant hand sanitizer presents a transparent gel state. This form has brought multiple improvements. First, gel is not easy to drip, which ensures that the product can be effectively used and reduces waste. Secondly, its non washable feature makes the disinfection process simpler, without relying on additional water sources or towels, and can be used as needed. In terms of disinfection effect, the gel texture is easier to apply evenly on the hands, ensuring that the disinfection ingredients can cover more comprehensive areas, thus improving the thoroughness of disinfection. At the same time, thanks to the relatively small water content in the formula and the volatilization of alcohol, the gel can achieve a quick drying effect, and the skin feels fresh after use.

Core disinfectant ingredient: mechanism of action of alcohol

Alcohol is an essential element for sterilization and disinfection in any disposable hand sanitizer. The mechanism of action is that a specific concentration (usually 75%) of alcohol can effectively penetrate pathogens, causing dehydration and denaturation of their internal proteins, thereby destroying their physiological structure and leading to the inactivation of viruses or bacteria. It is worth noting that the higher the alcohol concentration, the better the disinfection effect. For example, 95% high concentration alcohol will cause the external proteins of pathogens to coagulate too quickly, which may hinder the further penetration of alcohol into the interior and affect the final disinfection efficiency.

Key points and adjustments of the formula for Carbopol 940

When preparing carbomer free disinfection gel, the proportion of each component should be moderate. The addition amount of Carbomer 940 is the key: too low will make the gel system too thin, lose its proper consistency, and may flow close to the liquid state; If it is too high, it will cause the product to be too viscous, affecting the skin feel when applying and causing discomfort. A basic preparation reference is: take about 2g of carbomer powder, fully swell it in 100ml of pure water and stir it evenly, then add a proper amount of essence (such as 0.2 to 0.8g of lemon essence), finally add 1000g of pure water and mix it with 1000g of alcohol, and then fully stir it and let it stand for several hours to form. It should be noted that when carbomer is dissolved in water or alcohol, it usually becomes acidic. The pH value can be adjusted by adding a small amount of neutralizing agents such as triethanolamine to improve the skin compatibility of the product. If encountering situations where the use of high concentration alcohol leads to the formation of flocculent substances in Carbopol 940, specific models such as Carbopol 980 can be considered as alternative solutions to ensure the stability of the system.

Conclusion

To sum up, the washing free disinfection gel hand sanitizer made of Carbomer 940 effectively overcomes many shortcomings of traditional liquid formula through its unique gel shape, and achieves a good combination of convenient use, uniform disinfection and rapid volatilization. Its reasonable formula design and correct application of the core disinfectant component alcohol jointly ensure the disinfection effect and comfort of the product, making it a practical choice for daily rapid hand disinfection.

Product packaging

The carbomer sold by Hubei Xindesheng Material Technology Co., Ltd. is a very fluffy white powder substance that becomes a viscous transparent substance after preparation. Adding it to various skincare products not only does not affect its effectiveness or appearance, but also has certain benefits. If you have any relevant procurement needs, please click on our official website to learn more details or contact us!