Innovative Carbomer Solutions for Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals
Acrylates Copolymers / Carbomer is a synthetic, cross-linked, water-soluble polymer of acrylic acid with a high molecular weight. Commonly referred to as “Carbomer,” it is widely used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and household product industries. The polymer is soluble in water, alcohols, and glycols, and is available in both powder and liquid forms. Before neutralization, its aqueous dispersion typically has a pH range of 2.5 to 3.
Acrylate Co-Polymer Polyacrylic Acid is a versatile ingredient known for its stability and performance.
Widely used across industries, it delivers consistent results in various formulations.
To Generate a broad spectrum of viscosities and flow characteristics.
To suspend insoluble substance such as cosmetic beads and mica pear.
To offer emulsification of a high oil and wax content.
To give the emulsion-based product stability.
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Grades offer a wide range of Carbomer variants tailored for diverse formulation needs, each designed to deliver specific performance benefits and applications.
Carbomer 940, Carbomer 934, Carbomer 941,
Carbomer 956, Carbomer 996
Carbomer 980, Carbomer 974, Carbomer 971,
Carbomer 990, Carbomer ET-1, Carbomer TR-1,
Carbomer TR-2
Carbomer 934P, Carbomer 974P, Carbomer 971P
Carbomer 971P, Carbomer 934P
Carbomer ET-1, Carbomer TR-1, Carbomer TR-2,
Carbomer 10, Carbomer 20, Carbomer 21
Carbomer offers a range of viscosities to suit various formulation requirements, ensuring consistent performance and reliable rheological properties.
Explore a range of specialized Carbomer grades designed for targeted functionality, offering unique benefits to meet diverse formulation requirements.
It is a powerful rheology modifier that provides high viscosity and forms hydro-alcoholic gels or crystal-clear water. Among all grades, it stands out as the most efficient thickener due to its extremely low flow properties. Ideal for high-viscosity liquids or gels, it is widely used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Meeting usp/nf standards, Carbomer 980 is a benzene-free alternative to Carbomer 940.
Creams | hand and face lotions | moisturizing gels
This high-purity grade complies with usp/nf standards and is specifically used in pharmaceutical oral care formulations. It functions as a thickener, suspending agent, and emulsifier and can be administered orally in liquid or semisolid dosage forms. In pharmaceutical applications, it also serves as a binder in sustained-release formulations. Carbomer 974p is a benzene-free variant of hairpol 934p.
Sustained release formulations | opthalmic gel and eye creams | toothpaste | taste-masking | skin medication | delivery | suspensions and emulsions
It ensures stable emulsions and suspensions, even in ionic systems, while maintaining low viscosity. With exceptional clarity, it outperforms other grades at lower concentrations. In cosmetic formulations, it acts as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer. Complying with usp/nf standards, Carbomer 971 is the benzene-free variant of hairpol 941.
Lotions | hydroalcoholic gels | transparent gel
It is a high-purity grade that is utilized specifically in pharmaceutical oral care formulations. It conforms to usp/nf requirements.
Formulations with sustained release | oral solid dosage forms
It is a hairpol with moderate viscosity and slow flow characteristics. It is mostly used to thicken clear hydroalcoholic preparations.
Sanitizers for hands | high-viscosity gels
It has a greater viscosity and greater clarity than Carbomer 940 or Carbomer 980 in aqueous and hydroalcoholic systems. It has very poor shortflow characteristics.
Creams | hydroalcoholic gels | scrubs for exfoliation
Carbomer® 20 polymer is a white powder, hydrophobically modified cross-linked acrylate copolymer designed for personal care formulations. It offers significant advantages, including easy handling, as it self-wets and disperses within minutes. Beyond rheology modification and stabilization, it enhances electrolyte tolerance and provides unique sensory benefits. Ideal for shampoos, body washes, gels, lotions, and creams, it performs well in formulations with moderate surfactant content.
Shampoos | bodywashes | gels | lotions | creams
Carbomer® 21 polymer is a highly effective, self-wetting rheology modifier with excellent clarity and electrolyte tolerance. This crosslinked polyacrylic acid copolymer is produced as a white powder in a toxicologically recommended cosolvent system. Its self-wetting properties allow for easy and efficient processing. It provides high viscosity and forms crystal-clear gels, hydro- alcoholic gels, and sparkling creams. Ideal for clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams, and lotions, it offers short-flow and non-drip characteristics for superior formulation performance.
Clear gels | hydroalcoholic gels | lotions | creams
It is a polymeric emulsifier composed of cross-linked copolymers of acrylic acid. It is employed as an oil stabilizer in water systems, with up to 20% oil loading feasible at common-use concentrations of 0.2% to 0.4%. This emulsifier is hlb-independent and cold-processable.
Face creams | body moisturisers | sunscreen creams
It is a polymeric emulsifier composed of cross-linked acrylic acid copolymers. It is employed as an oil stabilizer in water systems, with up to 50 percent oil loading at common use levels of
0.2 to 0.4%. This emulsifier is hlb-independent and cold-processable. When emulsions with higher viscosity are required, other hairpol grades should be utilized with Carbomer tr-2.
Serums that brighten the skin | hand, face, and body lotions | sunscreen lotion
This liquid acrylic rheology modifier is designed to suspend, stabilize, thicken, and enhance the appearance of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and household formulations based on surfactants. It provides a high yield value, making it ideal for suspending cosmetic beads and mica pearl powders. Highly effective in high-surfactant systems, it is a cost-efficient and easy- to-use polymer for various applications.
Shampoos | gel cleansers | shower gels | scrubs for the face | foaming facial cleansers
Discover the benefits that make Acrylates Copolymers / Carbomer a trusted solution for high-performance formulations, offering consistency, stability, and ease of integration.
Five years from the date of manufacture when kept in a good condition.
Natural gums differ in their viscosity performance, however, Carbomer’s viscosity performance is uniform
Temperature stability - Temperature has no significant influence on polymer.
Unaffected by aging - Superior durability.
Microbial resistance – Resistant to bacterial assault and mold growth.
Although its primary application is in aqueous systems with neutralization, it can also be employed in solvent systems with or without neutralization.
Effortless and pleasant sensation.
Acrylates Copolymers / Carbomer offer excellent shelf stability when stored under recommended conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance in both powder and liquid formats.
Five years from the date of manufacture when kept in a good condition.
One year from the date of manufacture when kept in a good condition.
According to our tests, dry Carbomer polymers should endure for many years if stored properly and kept away from moisture, direct heat and bad temperature
20 kilogrammes net of powder packaged in fibre paperboard barrels with a polyethylene liner.
Available in 60 kg and 200 kg HDPE carboys and drums.
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