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 | Hydrophilic matrix former |
Typical use level | 3 - 10% |
Physical data |
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Benefits / Claims | In the case of soluble drugs, the predominant mechanism is diffusion through the gel layer. With low solubility drugs, the predominant mechanism is polymer relaxation or erosion. |
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