- Primary category
- Personal Care & Cosmetics Ingredients
- Product Family
- Rheology Modifiers
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
- 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.