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Benzene-free Carbomer 940 is a high-viscosity, synthetic, cross-linked polyacrylate polymer, often polymerized using safer co-solvents like ethyl acetate or cyclohexane, rather than benzene. As of August 1, 2025, the FDA has requested that older carbomer grades with higher benzene residuals (like 940 and 934) be replaced by these safer, low-benzene alternatives, which are required to contain no more than 2 ppm of benzene.
Key Characteristics & Benefits
- Safety Compliance: Developed for safety in personal care and pharmaceuticals, aligning with FDA guidance to avoid benzene contamination.
- High Performance: Provides high viscosity and excellent suspending/thickening performance with low-dosage ().
- Clarity: Produces exceptionally clear, crystal-clear gels and, upon neutralization, forms high-transparency gels.
- Formulation Use: Ideal for clear gels, hand sanitizers, emulsions, hair styling gels, creams, and lotions.
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Benzene-Free Carbomers: Preparing for the USP Ban and ...
3V Sigma USA
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3V Sigma USA
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Sep 18, 2025 — Prepare for the 2026 USP carbomer ban. 3V Sigma USA's SYNTHALEN carbomers are FDA DMF registered, benzene-free, and compliance ready.
Reformulating Drug Products That Contain Carbomers ...
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (.gov)
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Certain United States Pharmacopeia (USP) carbomer monographs currently allow for unacceptable levels of benzene, which raises safety concerns. FDA has requested ...Read more
Benzene free carbomer 940
nmcarbomer.com
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nmcarbomer.com
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It can provide high viscosity, excellent thickening and suspending performance with low-dosage. Its short flow (non-drip) properties are ideal for applications ...Read more
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Carbomed 940 EZ
Medolla Speciality Chemicals
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Carbomed 940 EZ is Benzene-free and is absolutely safe for all personal care applications. CARBOMED 1030. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer.Read more
Addressing benzene contamination, FDA issues guidance ...
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Jan 3, 2024 — Per the FDA, certain carbomer monographs published by USP allow for unacceptable levels of benzene. The FDA has requested that USP remove five ...Read more
Carbomer 940
Drugfuture
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Carbomer 940 is a high molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid cross-linked with allyl ethers of pentaerythritol.Read more
Drug Products Containing Carbomers Manufactured With ...
Consumer Product Testing Company
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Consumer Product Testing Company
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Some carbomers are manufactured using benzene as a polymerization solvent, whilst others employ a benzene-free manufacturing process.Read more
Reformulating Drug Products That Contain Carbomers ...
Federal Register (.gov)
https://www.federalregister.gov › 2023/12/28 › reform...
Federal Register (.gov)
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Dec 28, 2023 — Certain United States Pharmacopeia (USP) carbomer monographs currently allow for unacceptable levels of benzene, which raises safety concerns.Read more
Factory Supply Benzene Free Cosmetic Grade Carbomer ...
LinkedIn
5 years ago
LinkedIn
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Carbomer 940 is a cross-linked polyacrylate polymer. It is an extremely efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity and ...
BIOPOL® Benzene free Carbomers for Maximum Clarity ...
Pioma Chemicals
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Pioma Chemicals
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Apr 2, 2024 — Biopol® – the real carbomer, is a water soluble crosslinked polyacrylic acid offered as fluffy dry white powder.Read more