Carbomer-941
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Carbomer 941, Carbopol 941, 9062-04-8, Synthalen L, Carbopol 971P, Carbopol 981, Carbomer 941 [USAN:NF], 2-decanoyloxypropyl decanoate;2-octanoyloxypropyl octanoate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginCarbomer-941 is a synthetic polymer derived from acrylic acid and its derivatives within the polyacrylate chemical family. It is synthesized through cross-linking of acrylic acid monomers using allyl pentaerythritol as a cross-linking agent.
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Formula
C42H80O8
Mol. Weight
713.10
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.
Emulsion Stabilising
Gel Forming
Viscosity Controlling
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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