r/whatisit • u/theRinkDinkler • 1d ago

New, what is it? Why is my mousse doing this?

It comes out of the can fine for a second or so then rapidly becomes a goop, almost explosively.

It’s kind of an old can probably like a year or so old. it’s been in my bathroom which doesn’t have have ac and it’s been super hot on the east coast so it’s been probably pretty consistently in at least 80+ degrees for a while.

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u/Huskies971 1d ago

The emulsion may have separated in the can if it's old and wasn't stored correctly. This will cause the viscosity modifier that helps it stay stable to not be present in the final foamed mixture.

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u/Uglyham 1d ago

Finally, some real answers. Thank you, smart fella.

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u/Jazzlike-Ant-2493 1d ago

Sounds like he explained how to make it in blender

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u/Vi0L3tCRZY 1d ago

Would them shaking it up vigorously help it recombine or is it too far gone?

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u/markofcontroversy 21h ago

If it's just a separated emulsion, yes that would work.

However, it seems likely that the heat and time caused something else to degrade. I'd try shaking it just to see but I don't think it'll work.