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Shellpol® 934P

Carbomer 934P

Medium-high viscosity · Medium flow · 30,500–39,400 mPa·s

Shellpol 934P is the pharmaceutical version of the 934 type. It is used as a suspending agent, thickener and mucoadhesive in oral suspensions and in topical, ophthalmic and other mucosal formulations.

Carbomer powder in a glass dish

Specification

Typical values. Each batch’s certificate of analysis gives the tested results.

ProductShellpol 934P carbomer
Pharmacopoeia typeCarbomer Homopolymer Type B
Viscosity (0.5% in water, neutralised)30,500–39,400 mPa·s
Viscosity levelMedium-high
FlowMedium
AppearanceWhite powder
Neutralise withTEA, NaOH or other bases, to about pH 5–9
PackingMoisture-proof bags and drums
StorageCool, dry place, container closed
DocumentsCOA with every batch, MSDS; ISO 9001, Kosher and Halal certificate copies on request

Typical uses

  • Oral suspensions
  • Topical pharmaceutical gels and creams
  • Ophthalmic and mucosal formulations
  • Mucoadhesive systems

How to use

Sift the powder slowly into the vortex of well-stirred water, let it hydrate fully, then add the base to thicken. Typical use levels are 0.1–1.0%. For neutraliser ratios or formulation advice, ask our technical team.

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