Product Description
Carbomer 980 is a white fluffy powder used in various personal care, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic products. It is an acrylic acid polymer cross-linked with allyl ethers and has high purity, often above 99%. Carbomer 980 has excellent thickening, emulsifying, and gel-forming properties, making it suitable as a thickener, gel former, and stabilizer in topical cosmetic products like gels, creams, and lotions. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry to manufacture oral suspensions and tablets. Carbomer 980 swells in water and forms a gel but is insoluble in pure organic solvents. This product is safe to use and has a neutral pH ranging between 2.5 to 3.5 in 1% aqueous dispersion.
FAQs of Carbomer 980:
Q: What is Carbomer 980?
A: Carbomer 980 is a white fluffy powder, which is an acrylic acid polymer cross-linked with allyl ethers and used as a thickener, gel former, and stabilizer in personal care, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic products.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Carbomer 980?
A: The molecular formula of Carbomer 980 is C3H4O2.
Q: Can Carbomer 980 be used in oral suspensions and tablets?
A: Yes, Carbomer 980 is suitable for use in the pharmaceutical industry to manufacture oral suspensions and tablets.
Q: What is the shelf life of Carbomer 980?
A: Carbomer 980 has a shelf life of up to 2 years when stored properly in its original packaging in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place.
Q: Is Carbomer 980 safe to use?
A: Yes, Carbomer 980 is safe to use and does not have any poisonous effects.