Product & Application

PolyViscol K

Trade NamePolyViscol® K

INCI/CTFA NamePolyvinylpyrrolidone

DescriptionHomopolymer of Vinylpyrrolidone

Monomer unit molar mass111.14g/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.