Carbomer

Jiqi Chemical

Specifications

HS Code	961748
Chemical Formula	C3H4O2 (repeating unit)
Appearance	White, fluffy powder
Odor	Odorless
Solubility	Soluble in water, glycerin, and propylene glycol
Viscosity	Highly viscous in solution
Ph Range	2 - 3 in acidic form, can be adjusted with bases
Cross Linked Structure	Yes, gives it high water - holding capacity
Particle Size	Fine powder, typically in the micron range
Chemical Class	Polyacrylic acid polymer
Stability	Stable under normal conditions, sensitive to strong bases and some salts
Rheological Property	Pseudoplastic, thins under shear

Packing & Storage

Packing	Carbomer in 1 - kg bags, suitable for chemical applications.
Storage	Carbomer should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Keep it in a tightly - sealed container to prevent moisture absorption, as it is hygroscopic. Avoid storing near reactive chemicals. Proper storage helps maintain its stability and integrity, ensuring its effectiveness in various applications like in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Shipping	Carbomer is typically shipped in sealed containers to prevent moisture absorption. Shipments adhere to safety regulations for chemicals, ensuring secure transport to avoid spills and maintain product integrity.

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General Information

Historical Development

Carbomer, in the field of daily chemical industry, is also a thing that is gradually emerging. At the beginning, the researcher exhausted its nature and studied its use, before obtaining this quality. In the past, people sought an agent suitable for the body and skin, but it was difficult to find a good material. Carbomer came out, and with its excellent properties, it was obtained into creams and lotions. At first the dosage was thin, but later it was known that it could thicken and stabilize the system, so it was widely used. Over the years, the researcher has become more and more aware of its rationale, expanded its use, and developed its ability in many fields of medicine and chemical industry. Since the present world, Carbomer has been valued by various industries with its unique power, adding new colors to the history of daily chemical industry.

Product Overview

Carbomer is a commonly used raw material in daily chemical and other fields. It is a polymer with a white loose powder appearance. It has unique rheological properties and can quickly swell in water to form a transparent colloid. Because of its excellent thickening, suspension and emulsifying properties, it is widely used in lotions, creams, gels and other products. In skin care products, it can thicken the formula, make the texture better, improve the skin feel, and make the application smooth. In the field of medicine, it can be used as a drug slow-release carrier. Its advantages are significant, high stability, and good compatibility with many ingredients. It is an indispensable and important raw material for modern products and contributes greatly to improving product quality and performance.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Carbomer is a commonly used chemical raw material today. Its properties have unique physical and chemical properties. Looking at its shape, it is mostly white loose powder, light and delicate. It can be swollen in water to form a uniform gel system. This gel has good thixotropy, and it is semi-solid when left to stand, and its fluidity is enhanced when stressed. And it has excellent thickening and suspending effects, and is widely used in pharmaceuticals, daily chemicals and many other fields. For example, in cream emulsions, it can adjust the texture to make it delicate and smooth; in aqueous products, it can increase its viscosity and stabilize the system. Its ionization properties are also good, and it can interact with a variety of substances to achieve different functional requirements. Therefore, it is an indispensable ingredient in the research of modern chemical products.

Technical Specifications & Labeling

Carbomer is a commonly used raw material in the pharmaceutical and beauty industries. Its technical specifications and identification (product parameters) are of paramount importance. Looking at its shape, it is mostly white loose powder with a specific smell.
In terms of its specifications, the particle size needs to be in compliance to ensure the effect of dispersion and dissolution. Viscosity also has a fixed number, or varies according to different grades and uses, which is related to the texture of the product.
In terms of identification, the product name, grade, production batch, etc. should be specified in detail. In the product parameters, pH, water content, etc. should be accurately marked to help the user understand its characteristics, suitable for use, and used in the preparation of high-quality products. These two are really key elements.

Preparation Method

Carbomer, the method of preparation, is related to the raw material and the production process, the reaction steps, and the catalytic mechanism. The choice of raw materials requires purity and stability, and is related to the texture of the finished product. The production process, from the method of polymerization to the later order, has rules.
In the reaction step, when the temperature and pressure are controlled, the time and agent are adjusted to promote the polymerization and avoid the deviation of dissimilation. Catalytic mechanism, select the appropriate agent, speed the reaction, increase the production and improve the quality.
At the beginning, choose a good single system to promote the polymerization with the initiator. Control the temperature at an appropriate level to make the chain gradually lengthen. After the neutralization step, adjust its pH and determine its consistency. Refinely filtered and dried to obtain pure Carbomer. Although this method is complex, it is a good product and is very useful in daily use and medical fields.

Chemical Reactions & Modifications

In the field of chemistry, its reaction and modification are worth exploring. Carbomer is also a special polymer. Its chemical reaction often involves acid-base neutralization, cross-linking and other changes. In case of alkali, the viscosity increases sharply, which is caused by ionization.
As for modification, it aims to expand its application. Or by means of copolymerization, other groups are introduced to change its hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Or by physical treatment, its particle size distribution is adjusted to change the rheological state.
In various fields, such as medicine and daily chemicals, Carbomer is widely used. However, if we want to do our best, we must deeply study its reaction and modification in order to make this chemical product available to the public, benefit the world, and become a treasure of chemical inquiry.

Synonyms & Product Names

Carbomer is a commonly used raw material in various fields such as daily chemistry and medicine. There are many synonyms for its synonyms, such as Carbomer, which is also a well-known trade name. In pharmacies, Carbomer is often used as a thickening agent and suspending agent to make the liquid have an appropriate viscosity and keep the drug stable. In daily chemistry, it can be used in creams and lotions to increase its texture and help the active ingredients to be evenly distributed. Looking at the ancient books, although there is no name of Carbomer, it is deduced by its current effect, or similar to the ancient sticky and thickening materials. Although it is a new material, it has significant functions in various industries. The synonyms and trade names are parallel, helping its wide application and contributing to the development of the industry.

Safety & Operational Standards

Carbomer is a commonly used raw material in the daily chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It is necessary to discuss in detail the safety and operation standards of its products.
Carbomer is a polymer with many functions such as thickening, suspending, emulsifying, etc. In terms of safety, under normal usage, it is generally harmless to the human body. However, if it is exposed to too much, it may cause skin and eye irritation. Therefore, when operating, it is necessary to beware of its entry into the eyes, mouth and skin damage.
As for the operation specifications, first of all, it is crucial to dissolve Carbomer. Because it is an acidic polymer, it is directly mixed with alkaline substances, which is easy to cause agglomeration and insoluble. It is usually advisable to slowly sprinkle it in stirring water and continue to stir before it can be evenly dispersed. Furthermore, it is also very important to adjust the pH value. Carbomer is stable in neutral to slightly acidic environments. When the pH value is higher than 10 or lower than 2, its viscosity may change significantly. And during the production process, the environment should be kept clean to avoid impurities from mixing and affecting product quality.
In addition, when storing, it should be placed in a cool, dry place to avoid heat and moisture. If stored improperly, its performance may be affected. In short, strict adherence to the safety and operating standards of Carbomer products can ensure smooth production, high product quality, and the safety of users.

Application Area

Carbomer is a commonly used raw material in many fields of daily chemistry and medicine. In daily chemistry, it is often used as a thickener and stabilizer. Taking skin care cream as an example, it can make the paste better, smooth and uniform when applied, and help the active ingredients retain stably. In the field of medicine, in ointments and gel preparations, it plays a thickening and slow-release effect, prolongs the action time of drugs, and precisely controls the release rate of drugs. In oral care products, it can optimize the taste and texture. Carbomer is widely used in many products, and has made great contributions to improving product quality and efficacy. It is an indispensable key raw material.

Research & Development

Carbomer is widely used in the fields of daily chemistry and medicine. Yu Jiu studied this product for a long time, and felt that its potential was endless. In the past, it first appeared in the world, but people did not know its wonders. After all kinds of research, its properties gradually became clear. It is outstanding in thickening, emulsifying and stabilizing. In skin care products, it can make the texture uniform and the skin feels quite good. In medicine, it can help the drug to release slowly and increase its curative effect. It is our responsibility to observe the current situation, study its new uses and expand its fields. We hope that with unremitting exploration, Carbomer will shine in more places, which will contribute to the progress of the industry and the blessing of people.

Toxicity Research

It is very important to investigate the toxicity of Carbomer in this study. Take this product and test it under various conditions with a rigorous method. Observe whether it is mixed with other products and has no abnormality; place it in different media, depending on its changes.
After several investigations, it was found that Carbomer is quite toxic at moderate dosage, and does not have significant damage to common subjects. However, if the dosage exceeds the limit, or in special environments, or it is not suitable.
In summary, although the toxicity of Carbomer is usually controllable, when it is used, it is still necessary to carefully check its dosage and environment, so as to prevent the micro-situation and gradually improve the security, so as to pave the way for the subsequent use of this product in various fields and avoid hidden dangers.

Future Prospects

Nowadays, Carbomer is widely used in the field of daily chemical medicine. Its stickiness and coagulation make the preparation have a good state, and it is important for the industry.
Looking forward to the future, the technology is new, and the research of Carbomer should be more refined. Or in performance optimization, to obtain stronger and more stable quality, suitable for more special situations. Or in application expansion, into emerging healing methods, to help the health industry leap.
Or in the road of environmental protection, explore the path of green preparation, and meet the trend of the world. Unfinished work can be expected for those who are diligent in research. Although the road ahead is long, the future of Carbomer will surely shine, adding brilliance to human well-being, and all kinds of grand events will be celebrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main uses of Carbomer?

Carbomer has a wide range of uses. In the field of medicine, it is often used as a gel matrix. Because it has good hydrophilicity and thickening properties, it can evenly disperse drugs and slow down the release of drugs, so it is mostly used in external preparations, such as creams, gels, etc., which can slow-release the effect of drugs on the skin, and have a good touch and increase patient compliance.
In daily chemicals, it is also an important raw material. In skin care products, it can adjust the viscosity, increase product stability and texture, make lotions, creams and other textures suitable, apply evenly, and help stabilize active ingredients. In shampoos and body washes, it can thicken, make the product look thick and delicate, and improve the use experience.
In the industrial field, carbomer can be used as a thickener and dispersant. In coatings and inks, it can adjust rheological properties, help pigments disperse evenly, prevent precipitation, and increase product quality and stability. In the paper industry, it can be used as a sizing agent to increase paper water resistance and strength.
In summary, carbomer has key uses in many fields such as medicine, daily chemicals, and industry due to its unique physical and chemical properties. It is an important raw material for product optimization and performance improvement.

What are the functions of Carbomer in cosmetics?

Carbomer has many functions in cosmetics. It can be used as a thickening agent to make the paste have a suitable consistency, delicate to the touch and easy to apply. In lotions and creams, it can make the texture uniform, smooth and unobstructed when applying, and extend as desired.
can also be a suspended material, so that the insoluble ingredients are evenly suspended in the system, avoiding the risk of sedimentation and stratification, and maintaining the uniformity and stability of the appearance of the product. If there are natural plant particles or active ingredients, with the power of Carbomer, they can be evenly dispersed for a long time to ensure that the same amount of active ingredients are obtained every time they are taken.
Furthermore, it has the power of emulsification, which helps the water phase oil to blend and form a stable emulsion structure. This is especially crucial in oil-in-water emulsion cosmetics, allowing oil droplets to be evenly dispersed in the aqueous phase, improving the stability and shelf life of the emulsion.
And it can adjust the rheological properties, so that the cosmetics can adapt to external forces and show different viscosities when applied. When still, maintain a certain consistency to prevent flow; apply force, the viscosity is reduced, and it is easy to spread. For gel products, Carbomer imparts thixotropy and enhances the use experience.
In addition, Carbomer also has a moisturizing effect, because its molecular structure can combine water molecules to retain skin moisture, making the skin moisturized for a long time, adding moisturizing power to cosmetics. Overall, Carbomer plays an important role in the production of cosmetics, helping to improve product quality and user experience.

What are the physical and chemical properties of Carbomer?

Carbomer is a high molecular polymer. Its physical and chemical properties are unique. Looking at its shape, it is mostly white and loose powder under normal conditions, with a slight specific smell.
In terms of solubility, this substance can swell in water, ethanol and glycerol to form a uniform dispersion system. After swelling in water, an acidic viscous colloid can be obtained. The viscosity of this colloid is quite high, and its viscosity is closely related to the concentration of Carbomer. The higher the concentration, the greater the viscosity.
Furthermore, the rheological properties of Carbomer are also worth noting. Under the action of low shear force, it exhibits the characteristics of high viscosity; but when the shear force increases, the viscosity will decrease rapidly. This property makes it useful in many fields, such as in the field of preparations, which can be used to achieve sustained and controlled release of drugs.
It also has significant thickening properties, which can greatly increase the viscosity of the system with only a small amount. And after Carbomer interacts with some alkaline substances, a neutralization reaction will occur, thereby further changing the viscosity and rheological properties of the system. With such physical and chemical properties, Carbomer is widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and other industries to exert multiple functions such as thickening, stabilization, and emulsification.

What are the precautions during the use of Carbomer?

Carbomer is a polymer commonly used in the daily chemical, pharmaceutical and other industries. When using it, a number of precautions should not be ignored.
Bear the brunt, and uniform dispersion is the key. Carbomer is very easy to agglomerate. If it is not evenly dispersed, it will affect the quality of the product. To make it evenly dispersed, or it can be premixed with an appropriate amount of anhydrous solvent, such as ethanol, etc., and then slowly added to the aqueous phase. At the same time, strong stirring can ensure uniform dispersion.
Furthermore, the regulation of pH value cannot be ignored. Carbomer at different pH values, its viscosity and performance vary greatly. Generally speaking, it can show a good thickening effect between pH 6 and 11. If the pH value deviates from this range, it may cause a drastic change in viscosity or affect the stability of the product. Therefore, when using, it is necessary to accurately determine and regulate the pH value of the system.
In addition, the compatibility with other ingredients also needs to be carefully considered. Some electrolytes, cationic polymers, etc. may interact with Carbomer, weakening its thickening performance, or even causing adverse phenomena such as precipitation. Therefore, before use, it is necessary to test the compatibility of Carbomer with other ingredients in the formula to ensure the stability of product quality.
In addition, temperature also affects the performance of Carbomer. High temperature or cause its viscosity to decrease, and long-term high temperature environment may damage its molecular structure and affect product performance. Therefore, during the production and storage process, it is recommended to control the temperature to avoid excessive temperatures.
All of these are matters that should be paid attention to during the use of Carbomer. Only careful treatment can ensure high product quality and stable performance.

How is Carbomer compatible with other ingredients?

Carbomer is a commonly used pharmaceutical excipient, which is widely used in the preparation of pharmaceuticals. Its compatibility with other components is related to the quality and performance of the preparation.
When viewing Carbomer and various components are mixed, it is necessary to observe their interaction. If it encounters cationic polymers, it often acts as an electrical neutralization reaction, causing viscosity to decrease, or precipitation to form. This is because Carbomer has a carboxyl group and is acidic, which changes when it encounters cations.
If it coexists with protein components, or due to hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interaction, etc., it affects the conformation and activity of proteins. However, it is compatible with some nonionic surfactants, and can help increase solubility and stabilize. Such as polysorbate, mixing with it can often make the system more stable.
As for the compatibility with electrolytes, low concentrations of electrolytes may increase the viscosity of Carbomer solution slightly due to the charge shielding effect; however, at high concentrations, the viscosity decreases, and even the gel structure is damaged.
In practical applications, in order to make Carbomer and other components well compatible, it is necessary to carefully review the properties of each component. After experimental investigation, a suitable compatibility method can be found to obtain a high-quality preparation. The user should also follow this and operate cautiously to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication.