Carbomer
✓ EU AllowedAlso known as: Carbomer 340, CARBOMER 340
Identification
CAS Number 9007-20-9
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CosIng Ref 74820
Chemical Name 2-(chloromethyl)-2-(naphthalen-2-yloxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C15H17ClO3
Mol. Weight 280.74 g/mol
InChIKey PLZJMCNBPWEGNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Thickener
Secondary Functions GEL FORMING; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Origin Synthetic
Category Thickeners
Manufacturer Cosmer Kimya
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR Expert Panel 2020. Int J Toxicol. 39(Suppl 2):5S-22S.
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 0.1%
LD₅₀ Oral 2500 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Usage Level 0.1% – 2%
pH Stability 2 – 4
Benefits Thickener; gelling agent; emulsion stabilizer
Suppliers & Documents
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