Product name :   Carbomer

CAS Number :  9062-04-8

Characteristics and Application :

In organic chemistry, a carbomer is an expanded molecule obtained by insertion of a C₂ unit in a given molecule . Carbomers differ from their templates in size but not in symmetry when each C–C single bond is replaced by at least one alkyne bond, and when a double bond is replaced by an allene bond. The size of the carbomer will continue to increase when more alkyne bonds are introduced and for this reason carbomers are also called carboⁿ-molecules, where "n" is the number of acetylene or allene groups in an n-expansion unit.

Carbomer is a term used for a series of polymers primarily made from acrylic acid. The Carbomers are white, fluffy powders but are frequently used as gels in cosmetics and personal care products. Carbomers can be found in a wide variety of product types including skin, hair, nail, and makeup products, as well as dentifrices.

The Carbomers help to distribute or suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid. They are also used to keep emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components. Carbomers are often used to control the consistency and flow of cosmetics and personal care products.

Uses :

Carbomer has reported used in the following product types: facial moisturizer/treatment; moisturizer; anti-aging; sunscreen spf 15 and above ; hair color and bleaching ; styling gel/lotion ; facial cleanser ; around-eye cream ; shampoo; exfoliant/scrub.