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Sodium Carbomer

Sodium polyacrylate (crosslinked pre-neutralised)

Safety Notes

Pre-neutralised form of carbomer; does not require triethanolamine or NaOH neutralisation; convenient in formulation

Function & Common Use

Function

Viscosity Agent

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Carbomer safe to use in skincare?

Sodium Carbomer has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Pre-neutralised form of carbomer; does not require triethanolamine or NaOH neutralisation; convenient in formulation

Is Sodium Carbomer allowed in India?

Sodium Carbomer is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Sodium Carbomer used for in cosmetics?

Sodium Carbomer functions as: Viscosity Agent. It is commonly found in: Gels serums.

TCS Assessment

Low Concern

Data Confidence

High

Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)

Permitted

US FDA

Permitted

Korea (MFDS)

Permitted

Australia (TGA)

Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made

Canada (NHPID)

Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS9007-20-9

ECN/A

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