The Basics On Carbopol
What is Carbopol?
A water soluble polymer.
What are other names for Carbopol?
CARBOMER, CARBOMER 934, CARBOMER 934 P, CARBOMER 941, CARBOPOL 910, and CARBOXYVINYLPOLYMER
What is Carbopol used for?
Group of synthetic texture enhancers used primarily to create gel-like formulations. High amounts of carbomers in a gel may result in the product rolling or balling up of cosmetic products on skin, but this phenomenon depends on other formulary steps taken to minimize this effect.
How Carbopol is classified
Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Carbopol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Carbopol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Carbopol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Carbopol from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Carbopol
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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