Carbopol® 934 NF Polymer

Applicable synonyms for Carbopol^® 934 NF polymer: Carbomer, carboxypolymethylene

Polymerization/residual solvent: Benzene

Recommended non-benzene substitute products: Carbopol® 5984 EP and Ultrez 10 NF polymers

Key Features: 

• Thickener and rheology modifier 

Additional Features:

• Bioadhesive agent
• Emulsion and suspension stabilizer

Recommended for Use in the Following Dosage Forms:

• Semisolids & gels
  

Recommended for Use in the Following Markets / Routes of Administration:

• Topical drug delivery
  

Carbopol® 934 NF Polymer Meets the Limits Cited in the Current Edition of the Following Monographs: 

• United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF) monograph for Carbomer 934
• Japanese Pharmaceutical Excipients (JPE) Monograph for Carboxyvinyl Polymer

Usage Levels: 

• Topical 0.5-3 wt%

Note on Toxicity Testing:

The toxicity of carbomers has been summarized by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel in their assessment of the safety of the carbomers for cosmetic ingredients. This assessment and subsequent toxicology testing have demonstrated a low toxicity and irritation potential. Lubrizol has supporting data for oral, dermal, and ophthalmic toxicology testing for Carbopol 934 NF polymer. Bulletin 2 provides a summary of all toxicology studies for Lubrizol’s pharmaceutical grade polymers.

Additionally, Lubrizol has filed a Type V DMF with FDA. A letter of authorization (LOA) can be issued for FDA drug applications.