Carbomer Homopolymer Type A USP NF
Applicable synonyms for Sunkin® Carbomer 971P NF: Carbomer, carboxypolymethylene
Polymerization/residual solvent: Ethyl acetate (ICH Class 3)
Key Features:
Bioadhesive agent
Extended release modifier
Additional Features:
Thickener and rheology modifier
Emulsion and suspension stabilizer
Taste masking agent
Tablet binder
Recommended for Use in the Following Dosage Forms:
Semisolids & gels
Solutions & suspensions
Extended release oral solid doses
Recommended for Use in the Following Markets / Routes of Administration:
Oral drug delivery
Topical drug delivery
Ophthalmic drug delivery
Oral care
Sunkin® Carbomer 971P NF meets the limits cited in the current edition of the following monographs:
United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF) monograph for Carbomer Homopolymer Type A
European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.) monograph for Carbomers
India Pharmacopeia (IP) monograph for Carbomers
China Pharmacopeia (ChP) monograph for Carbomer Homopolymer
Japanese Pharmaceutical Excipients (JPE) Monograph for Carboxyvinyl Polymer
Usage Levels:
Oral solid dose – extended release: 5-10 wt%
Oral solid dose – immediate release: 0.5-3 wt%
Oral solutions & suspensions: 0.2-1 wt%
Topical 0.5-3 wt%
