Application
1. Carbomer is used as a thickening and suspending agent in various pharmaceuticals and personal care products like gels, creams, and lotions.
2. It helps to increase the viscosity of the product and improve its texture and stability.
3. Carbomer is also used in ophthalmic solutions, nasal sprays, and oral suspensions as a suspending agent to ensure uniform drug distribution.
4. Due to its excellent hydration and film-forming properties, it is utilized as a lubricant in contact lenses.
5. Carbomer is widely used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifying agent.
