Carbomer has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. The primary commercial synthesis route for Carbomer involves the polymerization of acrylic acid, which is derived from petrochemical feedstocks, resulting in a Natural Origin In… An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

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Is Carbomer Natural?

Learn about Carbomer — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Natural Origin Index

INCI NameCarbomer

FunctionThickener · Suspending Agent

FeedstockThe primary feedstock for Carbomer

Quick Facts

INCI NameCarbomer
FunctionsThickenerSuspending AgentEmulsifier
Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstock for Carbomer is acrylic acid. Acrylic acid is predominantly manufactured from propylene, a byproduct of petroleum refining and natural gas processing. This petrochemical origin dictates the ingredient's classification under ISO 16128.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Carbomer — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.