Safety Notes
Requires neutralisation to activate; not natural; not COSMOS; well tolerated in finished formulas
Function & Common Use
Function
Viscosity controlling / Gelling
Category
Thickener / Gelling Agent
Common In
Gels, serums, moisturisers, sunscreens
Origin
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carbomer safe to use in skincare?
Carbomer has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Requires neutralisation to activate; not natural; not COSMOS; well tolerated in finished formulas
Is Carbomer allowed in India?
Carbomer is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Carbomer used for in cosmetics?
Carbomer functions as: Viscosity controlling / Gelling. It is commonly found in: Gels, serums, moisturisers, sunscreens.
TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.
Regulatory Status
India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Identifiers
CAS9003-01-4
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