Cosmetic Raw Materials VP/VA Copolymer
Cosmetic Raw Materials VP/VA Copolymer
- CAS:25086-89-9
- INCI:VP/VA copolymer
- Composition:VP/VA copolymer
- Appearance:White powder, faint characteristic odor
- PH Value:3.8-6.0 (10% aqueous solution)
- Solubility:Soluble in water, ethanol, isopropanol, n-propanol, and glycerin
- Raw Material Source:Vinyl pyrrolidone, vinyl acetate
Products Description
Polymeric film-forming agent for use as hair fixatives particularly in aerosol sprays, pump sprays, liquid products, mousses and gels. Made of vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and vinyl acetate (VA) copolymer (ratio 60:40). Purity 100%. Solutions are nonionic and thus do not need to be neutralized.
Benefits
- Very effective film-forming agent and fixative for hair care products
- Excellent combing-out and washing-out properties thanks to the non-ionic nature of the polymer
- Particularly suitable for liquid hair setting products like gels, mousses, and sprays with a high water content
- Forms clear solutions in water (may have to be heated to dissolve precipitates)
Use
Add to water phase of formulas (usually no heating required). Typical use level between 1-12%. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of hair styling products including gels, mousse, sprays, waxes & pomades. Shampoos & conditioners.