Trade name | Uni-Carbomer 971P |
CAS No. | 9003-01-04 |
INCI Name | Carbomer |
Chemical Structure | |
Application | Ophthalmic products, Pharmaceutical formulations |
Package | 20kgs net per cardboard box with PE lining |
Appearance | White fluffy powder |
Viscosity (20r/min, 25°C) | 4,000-11,000mPa.s (0.5% water solution) |
Solubility | Water soluble |
Function | Thickening agents |
Shelf life | 2 years |
Storage | Keep container tightly closed and in a cool place. Keep away from heat. |
Dosage | 0.2-1.0% |
Application
Uni-Carbomer 971P meets 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
China Pharmacopeia (ChP) monograph for Carbomers
Applicaiton property
Uni-Carbomer 971P products have been successfully used in ophthalmic products and pharmaceutical formulations to impart rheology modification, cohesion, controlled drug release, and many other unique properties., including,
1)Ideal Aesthetic and Sensory Qualities – increase patient compliance through low-irritation, aesthetically pleasing formulations with optimal feel
2)Bioadhesion / Mucoadhesion – optimize drug delivery by prolonging product contact with biological membranes, improve patient compliance via reduced need for frequent drug administration, and protect and lubricate mucosal surfaces