A carboxyvinyl-polymer of Goodrich Chemical Co. with a very high molecular weight. The powder supplied as the free acid is soluble in water up to 5 % and forms a solution of fairly low viscosity with pH ca. 3. Upon neutralization with sodium hydroxide a highly viscous gel is formed, even at a concentration of only 0.1 %. Tackifier, emulsion and suspension stabilizer. White, hygroscopic powder, physiologically harmless. A carboxyvinyl-polymer of Goodrich Chemical Co. with a very high molecular weight. The powder supplied as the free acid is soluble in water up to 5 % and forms a solution of fairly low viscosity with pH ca. 3. Upon neutralization with sodium hydroxide a highly viscous gel is formed, even at a concentration of only 0.1 %. Tackifier, emulsion and suspension stabilizer. White, hygroscopic powder, physiologically harmless.