Carbomer

Product Overview

Carbomer is a high-purity specialty ingredient supplied by Taima Bio for formulation and manufacturing customers worldwide. Each batch is produced under controlled GMP-aligned processes and supplied with full technical documentation including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheet (TDS), and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), supporting regulatory review and quality verification. Typical applications include greenway offers carbomer for sale is an ideal ingredient for the following formulations: lipstick sunscreen shampoo facial masks styling gel lotions acne gels nail polishes moisturizers, and more technical specifications carbomer 940 appearance incompact white powder viscosity of 0.2% water solution (20r/min, 25℃, mpa•s) 19,000~30,000 viscosity of 0.5% water solution (20r/min, 25℃, mpa•s) 40,000~55,000 transmittance of 0.2% water solution(420nm, %) ≧95 transmittance of 0.5% water solution(420nm, %) ≧95 residual benzene(%) ≦0.50 residual acrylic acid(%) ≦0.25 loss on drying(%) ≦2.0 packing density(g/100ml) 21.0~27.0 pb+as+hg+sb(ppm) ≦10 carbomer u20 appearance fluffy, white powder wetting time 3% aqueous solution(25℃) ≤15.0 mpa.s viscosity (20 r/min,25℃) 1% aqueous solution 47,000 – 67,000 viscosity (20 r/min,25℃) 1% aqueous solution +1% nacl ≥4,000 solution clarity(420nm) 1% aqueous solution ≥90% acrylic acid ≤0.25% loss on drying ≤2.0% residue on ignition ≤2.0% heavy metal <20ppm carbomer 980 appearance white or almost white, fluffy powder free acrylic acid ≤0.25% benzene ≤2 ppm heavy metals ≤20 ppm loss on drying ≤3.0% sulfated ash ≤4.0% essay 56.0-68.0 %m/m ph 2.7 – 3.5 apparent viscosity 41,300 – 76,700 cps carbomer aqua sf-1 test items specifications appearance milky white liquid odor characteristic odor ph (original liquid) 4.0-7.0 solid content(%] 28.0-32.0% total bacteria < 100 cfu/ml yeast and mold < 10 cfu/ml staphylococcus aureus not allowed pseudomonas aeruginosa not allowed thermotolerant coliforms not allowed cd < 5 mg/kg hg < 1 mg/kg as < 2 mg/kg pb < 5 mg/kg usage & concentration when formulating cosmetic products, ensure you have the right concentration. in most cases, the amount of carbomer in cosmetic ingredients can range between 0.1% and 0.5%. however, the quantity will depend on the texture and viscosity you want to achieve. for example: 1% to 0.5% – it is a relatively low concentration that is suitable for serums, facial cleansers, and lotions. it is suitable for products that should be fast-absorbing, with improved flowability. 5% to 1.0% – suitable for formulating gels and creams that require a thicker formulation. additionally, it may also allow you to add suspension solid particles like exfoliating beads. 0% to 2.0% – thicker facial masks and hair styling gels have higher concentrations of carbomer. note: at greenway, we can also advise you on the right concentration for your cosmetic products. simply tell us your new product line, and our team will help you get the right. Taima Bio supplies Carbomer in standard packaging sizes suitable for laboratory evaluation through commercial production, with consistent batch-to-batch quality and reliable lead times for international shipment.

Key Benefits

Carbomer is supplied to support consistent formulation performance and reliable sourcing for manufacturers. Key benefits include defined chemical specifications, full documentation support (COA, TDS, MSDS), and batch traceability for quality assurance. Customers use Carbomer in product development, stability testing, and commercial production where consistent raw material quality is critical.

Applications

Greenway offers carbomer for sale is an ideal ingredient for the following formulations: Lipstick Sunscreen Shampoo Facial masks Styling gel Lotions Acne gels Nail polishes Moisturizers, and more Technical Specifications Carbomer 940 Appearance Incompact white powder Viscosity of 0.2% water solution (20r/min, 25℃, mPa•S) 19,000~30,000 Viscosity of 0.5% water solution (20r/min, 25℃, mPa•S) 40,000~55,000 Transmittance of 0.2% water solution(420nm, %) ≧95 Transmittance of 0.5% water solution(420nm, %) ≧95 Residual Benzene(%) ≦0.50 Residual Acrylic Acid(%) ≦0.25 Loss on drying(%) ≦2.0 Packing density(g/100ml) 21.0~27.0 Pb+As+Hg+Sb(ppm) ≦10 Carbomer U20 Appearance Fluffy, white powder Wetting time 3% Aqueous solution(25℃) ≤15.0 mpa.s Viscosity (20 r/min,25℃) 1% Aqueous Solution 47,000 – 67,000 Viscosity (20 r/min,25℃) 1% Aqueous Solution +1% NaCl ≥4,000 Solution Clarity(420nm) 1% Aqueous Solution ≥90% Acrylic Acid ≤0.25% Loss on Drying ≤2.0% Residue on ignition ≤2.0% Heavy Metal <20ppm Carbomer 980 Appearance White or almost white, fluffy powder Free acrylic acid ≤0.25% Benzene ≤2 ppm Heavy metals ≤20 ppm Loss on drying ≤3.0% Sulfated ash ≤4.0% Essay 56.0-68.0 %m/m pH 2.7 – 3.5 Apparent viscosity 41,300 – 76,700 cps Carbomer Aqua SF-1 Test Items Specifications Appearance Milky white liquid Odor Characteristic odor pH (original liquid) 4.0-7.0 Solid Content(%] 28.0-32.0% Total bacteria < 100 CFU/ml Yeast and mold < 10 CFU/ml Staphylococcus Aureus Not allowed Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Not allowed Thermotolerant Coliforms Not allowed Cd < 5 mg/kg Hg < 1 mg/kg As < 2 mg/kg Pb < 5 mg/kg Usage & Concentration When formulating cosmetic products, ensure you have the right concentration. In most cases, the amount of carbomer in cosmetic ingredients can range between 0.1% and 0.5%. However, the quantity will depend on the texture and viscosity you want to achieve. For example: 1% to 0.5% – It is a relatively low concentration that is suitable for serums, facial cleansers, and lotions. It is suitable for products that should be fast-absorbing, with improved flowability. 5% to 1.0% – Suitable for formulating gels and creams that require a thicker formulation. Additionally, it may also allow you to add suspension solid particles like exfoliating beads. 0% to 2.0% – Thicker facial masks and hair styling gels have higher concentrations of carbomer. Note: At Greenway, we can also advise you on the right concentration for your cosmetic products. Simply tell us your new product line, and our team will help you get the right

Product Specifications

Storage & Handling

Store Carbomer in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, and incompatible chemicals. Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and degradation. Recommended storage temperature and specific handling precautions are detailed in the MSDS supplied with each shipment.

For industrial and manufacturing handling, use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing. Refer to the MSDS for complete safety, first-aid, and disposal guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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