Carbomer 940 (Carbopol 940)

Carbomer 940, also known as Carbopol 940, is a highly efficient gelling and thickening agent widely used in cosmetics, skincare, and personal care formulations. It is ideal for creating crystal-clear gels, stabilizing emulsions, and suspending particles in surfactant systems. Versatile and safe, Carbomer 940 delivers high viscosity, sparkling clarity, and silky glide, making it a key ingredient in professional gel and cream formulations.

Product Details

• INCI: Carbomer

• Common Names: Carbomer 940, Carbopol 940

• Country of Origin: USA

• Appearance: Fine white powder

• Solubility: Water-soluble

• Manufacturer Suggested Usage: 0.1–0.5%

Key Benefits

•  Builds high viscosity and stabilizes emulsions
•  Creates clear gels and viscous liquids
• Excellent suspension properties (keeps beads, powders & particles evenly dispersed)
•  Provides soft glide and smooth texture in formulations
•  Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients

Applications

• Hair styling gels

• Hydroalcoholic gels (e.g., hand sanitizers)

• Moisturizing gels & bath gels

• Face, body, and hand lotions

• Creams & emulsions requiring clarity and stability

Why Use Carbomer 940?

Carbomer 940 works by forming a network gel structure that not only thickens but also suspends ingredients evenly, even heavy particles like jojoba beads or capispheres. Unlike standard surfactant thickeners, Carbomer gels resist disruption from essential oils or fragrances, resulting in stable, cost-effective formulations with consistent performance.

Storage

Store in a tightly sealed container, away from heat, cold, and moisture. Carbomer 940 is hygroscopic and may clump if exposed to humidity.

Disclaimer
This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Our ingredients are supplied strictly for external use in cosmetic and personal care formulations, unless otherwise specified.

At Skin Foodie, we source only high-quality pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Purity and grade matter just as much in skincare as they do in internal use, which is why we never compromise on quality. Please be aware that not all ingredients with the same name or CAS Registry Number (CAS RN) are equal in performance or purity. Lower-priced alternatives may not deliver the same results or safety standards.