EPA Chemical Substance Information: Carbomer (9007 - 20 - 9)
Molecular Formula: (C3H4O2)n
Solubility: It is a water - soluble polymer of acrylic acid, and is also soluble in some polar solvents such as methanol, dioxane and ethylene glycol.
Physicochemical Properties
Appearance: White crystalline powder.
20%-30% Aqueous Solution: Light yellow or colorless viscous liquid.
Molecular Weight: 500 - 5000.
pH Value: 2 - 4.
Ionization Constant: 4.75.
Uses
As Additives: It can be used as thickeners, dispersants, flocculants, adhesives and film - forming agents.
Application Fields: It is widely used in industries such as coatings, plastics, paper - making, textiles, rubber, food, medicine, cosmetics and water treatment.