CARBOMER- ▸ Thickener: Builds viscosity at low concentrations.
- ▸ Gelling agent: Forms clear aqueous and hydro-alcoholic gels.
- ▸ Emulsion stabilizer: Stabilizes emulsions and prevents separation.
- ▸ Suspending agent: Suspends solids in liquids.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Carbomer (CAS 9007-20-9) is a high-molecular-weight crosslinked polymer of acrylic acid supplied as a fine powder. It is used as a rheology modifier, thickener, gelling agent, and emulsion/suspension stabilizer, effective at low loadings to build viscosity and form clear gels.
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Carbomer, Cellulosic & Associative Thickeners (Beauty & Personal Care)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbomer 940 used for?
Carbomer 940 (CAS 9007-20-9) is used as a rheology modifier, thickener, and gelling agent that forms clear aqueous and hydro-alcoholic gels at low loadings, and as an emulsion and suspension stabilizer. RawSource supplies it in bulk to formulators.
What is another name for Carbomer 940?
Carbomer 940 is a grade designation for a high-molecular-weight crosslinked polymer of acrylic acid; it is referred to by the INCI name carbomer and as a polyacrylic acid thickener. Specific grade equivalence is confirmed on the supplied documentation.
How do you use Carbomer 940?
The powder is dispersed in water and neutralized with a base to develop viscosity and form a clear gel; it is effective at low concentrations. Dispersion method, neutralizer, and use level depend on the formulation; see the technical data sheet.
Is Carbomer 940 plastic?
Carbomer 940 is a synthetic crosslinked polymer of acrylic acid. Whether it falls under a given microplastic or polymer definition varies by jurisdiction and is not a property RawSource certifies; refer to the SDS and current regulatory references.
What is the cost of bulk Carbomer 940?
Bulk pricing depends on grade, packaging, and order volume. RawSource quotes industrial quantities; request a bulk quote with your target volume for current pricing.