Product Description 

Carbopol – Carbomer Thickener

Carbopol is a high-performance thickening and gelling agent used to build viscosity, structure and smooth gel texture in cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It is commonly used in clear gels, serums, gel creams, hair gels and other water-based formulations.

Product Specifications

Appearance: White, lightweight fine powder.

Odour: Odourless to mild characteristic odour.

Solubility: Dispersible and swellable in water; develops viscosity after proper hydration and neutralisation.

Shelf Life: Typically 24–36 months when stored correctly; follow supplier specifications.

Function: Thickener / Gelling Agent / Rheology Modifier

Key Benefits

Effective Thickening – Builds viscosity at relatively low usage levels.

Gel Formation – Helps create smooth gel structures in water-based formulations.

Viscosity Control – Useful for adjusting the consistency and flow of products.

Smooth Texture – Helps provide a uniform and elegant formulation texture.

Versatile – Suitable for gels, serums, gel creams and various personal-care formulations.

Safety Information

For cosmetic and formulation use only.
Avoid contact with eyes and inhalation of fine powder.
Use gloves and suitable dust protection during bulk handling.
Avoid creating airborne dust while weighing or mixing.
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from children.

FAQs

What is Carbopol?
Carbopol is a trade/family name commonly associated with carbomer polymers used as high-efficiency thickeners, gelling agents and rheology modifiers.

What is Carbomer?
Carbomer is the generic INCI name used for certain crosslinked polyacrylic-acid polymers commonly used in cosmetic formulations.

Is Carbopol the same as Carbomer?
“Carbopol” originally refers to specific branded polymer grades, while Carbomer is the generic ingredient terminology. In the Indian raw-material market, however, “Carbopol” is commonly used as a search term for carbomer-type thickeners.

What is Carbopol used for?
It is used for making gels, serums, gel creams, hair gels, hand gels and numerous water-based cosmetic formulations.

Is Carbopol a thickener?
Yes. Thickening and rheology modification are its primary functions.