Carbomer / Carbopol 940
General product information
Carbomer / Carbopol 940CAS no: 9003-01-4
EINECS No.: 202-415-4
Other Names: Carbomer / Carbopol
Molecular Form: (C3H4O2)n
Usage: Cosmetic Raw Materials, Hair Care Chemic, Oral Care
Property: Carbomer is a term used for a series of polymers primarily made from acrylic acid. The Carbomers are white, fluffy powders but are frequently used as gels in cosmetics and personal care products. Carbomers can be found in a wide variety of product types including skin, hair, nail, and makeup products, as well as dentifrices.
Carbomer can produce permanent emulsion with a lower viscosity, and the colloid produced by suspensions has a high transparency.
Carbomer has a high viscosity and a good tackifying effect.
Specification:
Items USP Requirement
Appearance Free flowing powder, white
Viscosity (0.5%W/V) 40000-60000
PH 2.5-3.5
Loss on drying 2.0% max
Residue On Ignition 2.0% max
Heavy Metal 20ppm max
Carboxylic Acid Groups 56.0-68.0%