PolyViscol K
Trade Name: PolyViscol® K
INCI/CTFA Name: Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Description:Homopolymer of Vinylpyrrolidone
Monomer unit molar mass: 111.14g/mol
CAS-No. : 9003-39-8
Properties:
Clear aqueous solutions obtained for all concentration levels; Polymers are non-ionic, neutralization not required; Capable of stabilizing suspensions, emulsions and dispersions; High compatibility with inorganic salts, many resins and other cosmetic raw ingredients; Resultant films have high capacity for water absorption.
Specification:
Products |
Appearance |
Mv |
K Value |
Main applications |
PolyViscol® K12 |
Powder |
2500 |
10-15 |
Solubilizer/dispersant for pigments in cosmetics |
PolyViscol® K15 |
Powder |
8000 |
13-18 |
|
PolyViscol® K17 |
Powder |
10000 |
15-19 |
|
PolyViscol® K30 |
Powder |
60000 |
27-32 |
Hair sprays, hair gels, skin care creams |
PolyViscol® K30L |
30% aqueous solution |
60000 |
27-32 |
|
PolyViscol® K60 |
Powder |
380000 |
55-65 |
Hair gels, facial masks |
PolyViscol® K60L |
40% aqueous solution |
380000 |
55-65 |
|
PolyViscol® K85L |
20% aqueous solution |
950000 |
76-89 |
|
PolyViscol® K90 |
Powder |
1300000 |
88-96 |
Hair gels |
PolyViscol® K90L |
20% aqueous solution |
1300000 |
90-100 |
|
PolyViscol® K120 |
Powder |
3000000 |
105-130 |
Strong hold hair gel |
PolyViscol® K120L |
11% aqueous solution |
3000000 |
105-130 |
Applications:
Film former and thickener for hair styling products, e.g. hair gels, mousses, pump sprays; Emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions; Dispersant for hair colorants; Foam stabilizer; Destainer and gelling agent in toothpastes; Thickening agents for oral and optical preparations.