Carbomer 956 polymer is a white powder, crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymer. Carbomer is produced by polymerization of acrylic acid to form high-molecular weight, cross-linked polymers of acrylic acid (polyacrylic acid). It is an extremely efficientrheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity and forms sparkling clear gels or hydro-alcoholic gels and creams.
| Sr. no. | Parameters | Required Specification | Result Obtained |
| 1 | Appearance | White Fluffy Powder, Odor Slight and Characteristic; Hydroscopic. | Complies |
| 2 | Identification | (A) (1) 1% Dispersion with thymol blue-orange color. (2) 1% Solution with Cresol red-yellow color. (B) Very Viscous Gel Produce. |
Complies |
| 3 | Heavy Metals | Not More Than 20 ppm | Complies |
| 4 | Limit of Benzene | Not More Than 0.2% of Benzene | Absent |
| 5 | Loss of Drying | Not More Than 2.0% of W/W at 80° C | 0.43% |
| 6 | Sulphated Ash | Not More Than 4.0% of W/W | 0.44% |
| 7 | Assay | Not Less Than 56% and Not More Than 68% of Carboxylic Acid Groups. | 58.6% |
| 8 | PH | 1% Solution Limit 2.5 to 3.0 | 2.6 |
| 9 | Viscosity | 20700 to 41300 Cps of 0.5% Sol Spindle 6. (Brookfield RVDV -E, 20 rpm, 25 0C neutralized to pH 7.3 -7.8) |
31700 Cps |
| 10 | Clarity | 0.5% Solution Has Not Less Than 80% Transmission. | 94% |
Typical use level 0.1-0.5% depending on the type of formulation desired viscosity. Carbomer must be thoroughly mixed and hydrated.
It is packaged in 10-lb (5.54-kg),20-lb (9.07 kg) and 25lb (11.34 kg) multi-wall, paper sacks.
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