FAQs on Biopol® – Pharmaceutical & Personal Care Grade Carbomers

1. What is Biopol®?
Biopol® is a high-quality range of Carbomers (crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymers) designed for pharmaceutical and personal care formulations. They are used as thickeners, rheology modifiers, suspending agents, viscosity builders, and sustained-release polymers.

2. What makes Biopol® different from other carbomers?
Biopol® stands out because it is:

• 100% Benzene-Free – ensuring maximum safety

• Highly pure with >97% clarity in gels

• USP/Ph. Eur compliant

• Cost-effective and consistent in performance

• Known for excellent shelf life and stability

3. What are the common applications of Biopol®?
Biopol® is used across multiple industries, including:

• Pharmaceuticals: oral syrups, sustained-release tablets, topical gels, suspensions

• Personal Care: lotions, creams, shampoos, styling gels, hand sanitisers

• Oral Care: toothpaste, mouthwash, dental gels

4. How does Biopol® improve product performance?
Biopol® provides:

• High clarity gels for aesthetic appeal

• Efficient thickening across a wide viscosity range

• Suspension of insoluble ingredients without sedimentation

• Stabilisation of emulsions for consistent formulations

• Controlled drug release in pharmaceutical tablets

5. In what dosage forms can Biopol® be used?
Biopol® is suitable for:

• Liquid orals (syrups, suspensions)

• Topicals (gels, creams, ointments, lotions)

• Oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash)

• Sustained-release tablets

6. Is Biopol® safe for pharmaceutical and cosmetic use?
Yes. Biopol® carbomers are non-toxic, biocompatible, and benzene-free, manufactured under strict quality control. Their compliance with USP and Ph. Eur standards ensures safety in both pharmaceutical and personal care formulations.

7. What grades of Biopol® are available?
Biopol® carbomers are available in different viscosity grades, offering flexibility to formulators. Options include clear gel grades and maximum-clarity grades, tailored for specific pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications.

8. Why is benzene-free carbomer important?
Traditional carbomers may involve benzene in their production process, but Biopol® is 100% benzene-free, eliminating any related health risks and meeting the highest safety and regulatory standards.

9. How does Biopol® compare to imported carbomers?
Biopol® provides equivalent or superior performance to many international brands, with the added advantages of cost-effectiveness, benzene-free safety, and consistent clarity, making it a trusted choice for formulators worldwide.

10. How can I select the right Biopol® grade for my formulation?
The grade selection depends on the application:

• Clear gel grades: for cosmetic gels, hand sanitisers, ophthalmic gels

• High-viscosity grades: for suspensions, emulsions, thick creams

• Controlled-release grades: for sustained-release pharmaceutical tablets