Carbomer-934
AKA “Carbomer 934, Carbopol 934
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Carbomer-934
AKA: Carbomer 934, Carbopol 934
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Carbomer-934 is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
9007-20-9
Form
Powder
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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
Traditional Use
A widely used synthetic thickening polymer introduced in cosmetics during the 1960s-1970s. Developed to provide stable, clear gels without the inconsistency of natural thickeners.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR