Polygel CA 1 kg

Building Viscosity in Surfactant-Based Formulas with Polygel CA

Polygel CA, 1 kg is a synthetic thickening agent engineered specifically to build viscosity in anionic surfactant systems. Unlike plant-derived gelling agents, this compound works efficiently with sodium lauryl sulfate and similar surfactants, making it a staple ingredient in household chemical production - dish soap gels, shampoos, floor cleaners, car wash foams and liquid hand soaps. This product belongs to the Gelling Agents and Thickeners category, which brings together ingredients for building textures of varying density and consistency.

The main advantage of Polygel CA is its ability to perform across a wide pH range and maintain a stable, non-separating texture even in highly concentrated surfactant blends. The thickener is added during the cold stage of production, once the main surfactants have already been diluted in water, at a temperature of roughly 20-25 degrees Celsius. Typical dosage ranges from 0.5 to 3 percent of the total formula weight, and the exact amount is adjusted depending on the desired final viscosity. It should be introduced gradually under slow stirring, since rapid or vigorous mixing can trigger excessive foaming.

Polygel CA pairs well with natural polysaccharide thickeners, allowing formulators to combine synthetic and plant-based texturizers to achieve specific sensory results. For a softer, less stringy texture, it can be blended with Guar Gum, 25 g, while for added clarity and long-term stability formulators often turn to Solagum Tara, 10 g. In formulations that require extra structure stabilization or a denser gel network, Pectin, 25 g is sometimes used as well, a component more commonly associated with food production but also applied in select cosmetic recipes.

Beyond household chemicals, Polygel CA is widely used in personal care manufacturing - shower gels, intimate hygiene products, shampoos and makeup removal gels. A small percentage of this thickener produces a pleasant, stable texture that resists separation during storage and holds its viscosity through temperature fluctuations during shipping. The 1 kg package size fits well into studio-scale and small-batch production runs, when a formulator is testing a recipe before scaling up to industrial volumes, as well as smaller workshops regularly producing batches of household or cosmetic products.

Store Polygel CA in a dry area inside a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and direct sunlight, at normal room temperature. Under proper storage conditions the product retains its thickening performance for an extended period.

Citrus Dish Soap Gel

Distilled water 710 ml

Sodium lauryl sulfate 145 ml

Cocamidopropyl betaine 45 ml

Polygel CA 16 g

Citric acid 3 g

Citrus fragrance oil 5 g

Preservative 5 ml

Dissolve the sodium lauryl sulfate and cocamidopropyl betaine in water, stirring gently until fully blended without generating excess foam. Slowly sprinkle in Polygel CA in small portions, continuing to stir at low speed until the mixture reaches the desired thickness. Add the citric acid gradually while monitoring viscosity, since acidity affects how much the system thickens. Finally, mix in the fragrance oil and preservative until fully combined, then let the gel rest for several hours before packaging into containers.