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CARBOXYMETHYL CHITIN

(52108-64-2)

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Sodium carbomer

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Gel forming refers to the process of transforming a liquid preparation into a semi-solid gel with elastic properties. According to the mechanism of gel formation, gel formers can be categorized into physical gelling agents, such as polymers and colloidal particles, which create a network structure to trap liquid, and chemical gelling agents, such as cross-linking agents, which induce chemical reactions to solidify the liquid. According to the source, gel formers can be natural, derived from plant extracts, or synthetic, developed through chemical synthesis. "Gel forming agents" on ECHEMl mainly supply raw materials for gel forming.

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Gel-forming agents are commonly used ingredients in cosmetics, imparting a gel-like texture to products. The principle behind gel-forming agents involves the formation of a three-dimensional network structure to trap water or other solvents, thereby giving products their gel-like consistency. This network structure is formed through interactions between molecules of the gel-forming agent, typically including chemical bonds, electrostatic forces, hydrogen bonds, or van der Waals forces.

When the gel-forming agent is mixed with a solvent, its molecules intertwine to create a mesh-like structure within the solvent, akin to a spider's web. This network effectively traps the solvent within it, resulting in a stable gel state. This gel state provides the product with a certain viscosity and flowability while preventing it from flowing or separating.

Common ingredients of gel-forming agents:

•Polymers

•Cellulose derivatives

•Silicones

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