what is carbopol used for
Carbopol is a registered trademark of The Lubrizol Corporation for a family of polymers used as thickeners, suspending agents and stabilizers. Carbopol is used as a thickening agent in lotions, creams and gels. It is also used to stabilize, suspend, and control the release of pharmaceutical products (time release). Different varieties produce varying viscosities, but most are used below 1% concentration.