Product overview
Carbomer is a generic family of crosslinked high-molecular-weight acrylic-acid polymers used for thickening, suspension, stabilization and gel formation. Buyers should select by viscosity profile, electrolyte tolerance, clarity, flow, polymerization solvent and applicable pharmacopeial or cosmetic requirements.
Function & Usage
- Bind, Lubricate & Support Dosage Forms
Supports dosage-form processing through binding, lubrication, flow, suspension, taste or texture control according to the selected excipient. Typical uses: Clear gels and hydroalcoholic gels, Cream and lotion thickening and stabilization, Personal-care and home-care suspension.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Personal Care & Cosmetic, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Fine Chemicals
- Subcategory:
- Rheology Modifiers & Gelling Agents
- CAS No.:
- 9007-20-9
- Form:
- White, light and fluffy powder
- Content / Grade:
- Cosmetic / pharmaceutical / home-care grades; powder polymer; viscosity and compendial type vary by grade, including 934, 940, 941 and 980-type profiles
- Applications:
- Clear gels and hydroalcoholic gels, Cream and lotion thickening and stabilization, Personal-care and home-care suspension, Pharmaceutical liquid and semisolid excipient systems subject to compendial grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Fine acidic polymer dust may irritate the eyes and respiratory tract and can form combustible dust mixtures. Residual solvent and monomer limits vary by grade; confirm the applicable compendial specification and latest SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and ventilated place. Protect the hygroscopic powder from moisture, excessive heat, contamination, static discharge and ignition sources.