Product Name: Carbopol 940Other name: Carbomer 940Cas No: 9007-20-9Molecular Formula: C3H4O2Viscosity: (mPa.s), 0.20%:15000-30000Appearance: Fluffy, White PowderOther types of Carbopol: 934,940,941,980
Carbopol, also called CarbCarbopol, also called Carbomer or Carboxypoly-methylene is a generic name for synthetic high molecular weight polymers of acrylic acid used as thickening, dispersing, suspending and emulsifying agents in rmaceuticals and cosmetics. They may be homopolymers of acrylic acid, crosslinked with an allyl ether pentaerythritol, allyl ether of sucrose or allyl ether of propylene. Carbomers are found in the market as white and fluffy powders. They have the ability to absorb, retain water and swell to many times their original volume.
