CARBOMER

Carbomer consists of a high-molecular chain of acrylic acid units. It functions as a gel and film former, thereby increasing the viscosity of formulations, which stabilizes emulsions. (1)

(1) Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Carbomers-934, -910, -934P, -940, -941, and -962. Zeitschrift des American College of Toxicology. 1990;1(2):109-141. doi:10.3109/10915818209013151