Carbomer

Carbomer is a Homopolymer of acrylic acid crosslinked with an allyl ether of pentaerythritol or an allyl ether of sucrose Carbomer uses and applications include: Emulsifier; thickener; stabilizer; suspending agent; for lubricating, quenching and silicone emulsions; graphite; polyethylene; fiber and paper suspensions; textile backcoatings; pharmaceuticals; emulsion stabilizer, viscous control agent in cosmetics; solvent thickener for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals; food packaging adhesives, coatings, paperpaperboard, polymers; defoamer in food-contact coatings Suggested storage of Carbomer: Hygroscopic