Carbomer
Carbomers are synthetic high-molecular-weight polymers of acrylic acid that are crosslinked with either allyl sucrose or allyl pentaerythritol
Carbomer
Carbomer | |
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Primary function | Mucoadhesive polymer |
Typical use level | 3 - 5% (powder forms), 10 - 30% (granular form) |
Physical data |
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Benefits / Claims | Fast hydration Mucoadhesive properties can be exploited Good compressibility |
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