NM-Carbomer 974P

 NM-Carbomer 974P                          

NM-Carbomer 974P meets the current edition of the following monographs:    

United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF) monograph for Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (Note: The previous USP/NF compendial name for this product was Carbomer 934P.)   

European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.) monograph for Carbomer

Chinese Pharmacopoeia (PhC.) monograph for Carbomer B 

 General Product Characteristic

Appearance: White fluffy powder  

Odor: Slightly acetic  

Additional Features  

Suspension and emulsion stabilizer  

Taste masking agent  

Extended release agent  

Thickener/rheology modifier  

Bioadhesion agent  

Tablet binder 

 Applicaiton   

Semisolids and gels  

Solutions and suspensions  

Extended release  

Oral solid doses  

Oral drug delivery  

Topical drug delivery  

Ophthalmic drug delivery  

Oral care

Usage Levels:    

Oral solid dose – extended release: 5-10 wt%  

Oral solid dose – immediate release: 0.5-3 wt%  

Oral solutions & suspensions: 0.2-1 wt% 

Topical 0.5-3 wt%