Carbopol 934P (Carbomer 934 Polymer)

Advantages of Carbomer /Carboxy Vinyl Polymer 934

Carbomer is a useful ingredient that the personal care industry uses to create various kinds of products. It doesn't have any side effects.

Less than 1% polymer can effectively thicken the water.
Carbomer suspends solids and turns them into gels.
The polymer can be used to make emulsifier-free oil.
Carbomer can effectively stabilize water in oil.

Uses of Carbomer
Carbomer can be used in a range of skin and hair care products. Some of the common products with the ingredient are hair styling gels, lotions, moisturizing gels, bath gels, and creams. Generally, it is used between 0.1% and 0.5% in a formulation. Its usage depends on a formulation where it is being used and the desired product.

In personal care products, the polymer is used as a thickening agent to manage viscosity and flow of formulations. In addition to suspending solids into liquids, it helps prevent oil and solution from separating. When mixed in water, it can help formulate gel-like liquid.

The polymer is designated as a safe ingredient that comes with low potential for skin irritation and phototoxicity.