Sodium carbomer

Other names: 2-Propenoic acid

Sodium carbomer, also known as 2-propenoic acid, is a synthetic polymer used for its excellent properties as a thickener. It is popular in the cosmetics industry as an ingredient that produces products with a smooth texture while allowing the active properties of the products to stand out. Sodium carbomer is also used as a carrier material in pharmaceuticals and as an ingredient to enhance the properties of certain foods.

One of the most common uses of sodium carbomer is in the manufacture of cosmetic products such as skin creams, body lotions, shampoos, conditioners, hair gels or toothpastes. In these types of products, sodium carbomer provides consistency, stability and an attractive physical appearance. Sodium carbomer is also widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, where it serves as an excipient in various drugs. In the food industry, it may be present in some intermediates where it acts as a stabilizer or thickener. It is important to stress that sodium carbomer is considered safe for use and is approved by both the European Union and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).