As one of the world’s most vibrant cosmetic markets, Southeast Asia is experiencing its toughest regulatory upgrade to date. The continuously revised ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) prohibits the intentional use of benzene. Raw materials with benzene content ≥ 0.1% are barred, and finished products shall contain no more than 2 ppm benzene. Safety requirements have been tightened across the board, with benzene residue control serving as a critical compliance benchmark.
Traditional carbomer production adopts polymerization processes with benzene-based solvents, which carry potential benzene residue risks. Such products fail to meet the latest Southeast Asian standards and may expose downstream brands to regulatory penalties and product recalls.
Anhui Newman Fine Chemical Co., Ltd., As the global 2nd largest top leading manufacturer of carbomer and acylates copolymers, boasts over 15 years of technological accumulation. Supported by mature benzene-free production techniques and international compliance certifications, the company helps beauty brands secure smooth compliant access to overseas markets.

Newman’s upgraded benzene-free carbomer features optimized and safer production processes. Representative models include NM-Carbomer 934,970, 20, 21, 10, 30, 1, 35, TR-3 and 1382. The solvent system is safely renovated to enhance compliance, ensuring benzene content is controlled at ≤2mg/kg. All products fully comply with stringent specifications of ICH Q3C, USP<467> and Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025, categorized as toxicologically preferred grades. Liquid variants such as NM-Carbomer SF-1, Aqua10 and Aqua25 facilitate easy handling and adapt to cold processing production.
Tailored to demands of high-end application scenarios, the product line covers extensive usage fields. Models including NM-Carbomer 20, 2020, 21, 1 and 35 are acrylic/C10-30 alkyl acrylate cross-linked polymers, applicable to daily chemical and pharmaceutical formulations. NM-Carbomer 20 delivers outstanding performance: its 1.0% neutralized aqueous solution (pH 5.8-6.3) achieves viscosity of 47000-67000 mPa·s with light transmittance ≥95%. NM-Carbomer 21 presents higher viscosity and superior shear thinning property. The full product series enjoys excellent compatibility with surfactants. Its viscosity remains no less than 4000 mPa·s in 1.0% salt solution, endowing formulas with remarkable electrolyte resistance and comfortable skin feel. Transparent gel can be formed in hydro-alcoholic systems, making the products ideal for sanitizing gel, facial cleanser, shampoo, body wash and other formulations.
In the future, alongside the continuous refinement and stricter enforcement of global cosmetic regulations, benzene-free properties, low residue, full traceability and high performance will become the enduring mainstream trends in the cosmetic raw material sector. We remain committed to advancing compliant production technologies and new product development. Supported by our proprietary benzene-free processes and a full range of high-performance carbomers, we supply global customers with safe, regulation-compliant and cost-efficient carbomers as well as integrated formulation solutions.








