Carbomer-910

AKA: Carbomer 910, Carbopol 910

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginCarbomer-910 is a synthetic polymer derived from acrylic acid and its derivatives in the polyacrylic acid chemical family. It is synthesized through free radical polymerization of acrylic acid monomers, then neutralized with alkali to form the final polymer.

Carbomer-910 is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

CAS #

9007-20-9

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Stabilizes Emulsion

Gel Forming

Controls Viscosity

Keeps product blended

Creates gel consistency

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR