Clear Insect Repellant Gel

S-SG0003

This insect repellant gel combines excellent clarity with quick drying and nice feel upon application. Carbopol* Ultrez 10 polymer provides
efficient thickening to create a beautiful gel structure in this unique formula.
INCI Name, Trade Name
1.

Weight %

Deionized Water

47.00

Function
Diluent

2.

SD-40 Alcohol

31.60

Solvent

3.

PEG-8,
Carbowax PEG-400

10.00

Lubricant

4.

Diethyl Toluamide,
DEET

10.00

Insect Repellant

5.

NaOH (18%)

0.40

Neutralizer

6.

Carbomer,
Carbopol* Ultrez 10 Polymer

1.00

Rheology Modifier

Product Properties:
Appearance

Clear Gel

pH

5.5 5.7

Viscosity (mPas)**

30,000 35,000

Clarity (%T)***

90 94

Stability: Passed 3 months @ 45C, 5 cycles freeze/thaw

** Brookfield RVT @ 20 rpm, 25C, #6 spindle

*** Brinkmann PC801 colorimeter, 420 nm

Supplier References:

Procedure:
1.

Combine all liquid ingredients (1-5). Mix until uniform at 25-45C.

2.

Disperse Carbopol* Ultrez 10 polymer into solution with vigorous

agitation.

3.

Mix at high speed (1000 - 1500 rpm) until a clear gel is formed.
(May take 1-2 hours until clear and uniform).

Dow (3)
Morflex, Inc. (4)
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. (6)

Note: Do not package in PVC containers. Use PET containers.

Due to the high level of flammable ingredients, follow safety
precautions appropriate for the handling of flammable liquids.

S-SG0003
(U0004)
Edition: November 9, 2007
Previous Editions: 2/1/06, 9/12/97
Original Edition: 2/14/1997
Previous Formula: C0047

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