Best Wholesale Cosmetic Grade Carbomer 940 Powder CAS 9003-01-4 Clear Gel Thickening Raw Material Manufacturer, Factory

Product Description

Carbopol Powder, also referred to as Carbomer or Carboxypolymethylene, is a general term for synthetic high-molecular-weight acrylic acid polymers. It acts as a thickener, dispersant, suspending agent, and emulsifier widely applied in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Its variants include acrylic acid homopolymers crosslinked with pentaerythritol allyl ether, sucrose allyl ether, or propylene allyl ether.

Carbomer products are supplied as light, fluffy white powders. They feature strong water absorption and water retention capacity, and can swell to multiple times their original volume after absorbing water. Different Carbomer grades such as 910, 934, 940, 941, and 934P represent differences in molecular weight and polymer composition. Shineherb biotech can supply full series of Carbomer powders in stock.

Functions & Applications

Carbomer 940 is widely used for topical formulations and is exceptionally suitable for the preparation of gels, creams, and coupling agents. Carbomer 380 and cross-linked acrylic resins, as well as the series products of these cross-linked polyacrylic acids, are commonly utilized in topical lotions, creams, and gels.

In a neutral environment, the Carbomer 380 system provides an excellent gel matrix with a crystal-clear appearance and a pleasant skin feel. Therefore, Carbomer 380 is ideal for the preparation of creams, gels, and hand sanitizers.

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