- INCI Name:Carbomer
- CAS Number:9003-01-4
- Functions:Gelling Agent, Gel Former, Thickener, Rheology Modifier, Viscosity Modifier
- Synonyms:Acrylic acid homopolymer, Acrylic acid polymer, Acrylic acid resin, Poly(2-propenoic acid), Poly(acrylic acid)
Mosselman Carbomer 940 (9003-01-4) is a polyvinyl carboxy polymer used as a viscosity enhancer gelling agent. Carbomer 940 is cross linked with ethers of pentaerythritol. It is used primarily in systems where sparkling clarity or a sharp viscosity response is required.