Carbomer Homopolymer Type A USP NF
Applicable synonyms for Sunkin® Carbomer 981 NF: Carbomer, carboxypolymethylene
Polymerization/residual solvent: Cosolvent mixture of ethyl acetate and cyclohexane
Key Features:
Emulsion and suspension stabilizer
Additional Features:
Bioadhesive agent
Thickener and rheology modifier
Recommended for Use in the Following Dosage Forms:
Semisolids & gels
Recommended for Use in the Following Markets / Routes of Administration:
Topical drug delivery
Ophthalmic drug delivery
Sunkin® Carbomer 981 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:
Topical 0.5-3 wt%
