Carbomer Homopolymer Type B USP NF
Applicable synonyms for Sunkin® Carbomer 974P NF: Carbomer, carboxypolymethylene
Polymerization/residual solvent: Ethyl acetate (ICH Class 3)
Key Features:
Suspension and emulsion stabilizer
Taste masking agent
Additional Features:
Extended release agent
Thickener/rheology modifier
Bioadhesion 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 974P 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%
