Origin: Carbomer is produced by polymerization of acrylic acid to form high-molecular weight, cross-linked polymers of acrylic acid (polyacrylic acid).

Also Known As: 

PAA

PAAc

Acrysol

Acumer

Alcosperse

Aquatreat

Carbomer

Sokalan

Overview: Carbomer 940 is a gelling polymer thickener that acts as powerful, pH-sensitive gelling thickener useful for making clear gels. It is also used to stabilize emulsions,

Suggested Uses:

Gel creams
Hair gels
Lotions
Creams

Ideal Concentration Level in Products: 0.% to 0.5% depending on the type of formulation desired viscosity.