Carbomer CM200

Description

Carbomer 200 is a high-purity, crosslinked Polyacrylic Acid polymer used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care formulations as a rheology modifier, thickener, and stabilizing agent. It is designed to provide medium-to-high viscosity with excellent clarity and smooth texture when neutralized, making it suitable for a wide range of aqueous and hydroalcoholic systems.

Carbomer 200 appears as a white, fluffy, hygroscopic powder that disperses readily in water. Upon neutralization, it swells extensively to form clear, stable gels exhibiting pseudoplastic (shear-thinning) flow behavior. This allows formulations to maintain viscosity at rest while spreading easily under shear.

In pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care applications, Carbomer 200 is used in:

• Topical gels, creams, and lotions requiring consistent viscosity
• Hydroalcoholic gels and antiseptic formulations
• Ophthalmic and mucosal preparations requiring clarity and gentle rheology
• Oral care gels and viscous solutions
• Emulsion systems requiring stabilization and suspension of insoluble components
• Controlled-release and transdermal delivery systems

Carbomer 200 provides reliable thickening efficiency and broad compatibility with active ingredients and excipients. Its rheological profile supports stable suspensions, smooth sensory characteristics, and long-term formulation stability across a range of pH conditions when properly neutralized.

Carbomer 200 is supplied with validated control over viscosity, crosslink density, particle size, moisture content, and microbial quality. Material is suitable for regulated pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturing environments.

Material is packaged in sealed, moisture-resistant, tamper-evident containers. Available in laboratory, pilot, and commercial-scale quantities. Documentation includes Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and complete traceability.

Each batch is tested for identity (IR), viscosity after neutralization, pH (after neutralization), loss on drying, residual solvents, and microbial limits. Technical support is available to assist with dispersion, hydration, and neutralization to achieve optimal performance.

As a versatile acrylic polymer excipient, Carbomer 200 supports the development of stable, effective, and aesthetically refined formulations across pharmaceutical and personal care applications.