Product & Application

PolyViscol VA

Trade NamePolyViscol® VA

INCI/CTFA NameVP/ VA Copolymer

Chemical description:    Copolymer of Vinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl acetate

Monomer unit molar mass:   VP - 111.14g/mol     VA - 86.09g/mol

CAS-No. : 25086-89-9

Properties:   

Aqueous solutions are non-ionic, neutralization not required; Resultant films are hard, glossy, and water-removable; Tunable viscosity, softening point and water sensitivity depending on VP/VA ratio; Good compatibility with many modifiers, plasticizers, spray propellants and other cosmetic ingredients.

 

Specification

Products

Appearance

K Value

Main

PolyViscol® VA64

Powder

26-34

Water

PolyViscol® VA64W

Aqueous solution

26-34

Ethanol

PolyViscol® VA64E

Ethanol solution

26-34

Hair

PolyViscol® VA37E

Ethanol solution

26-38

Hair

PolyViscol® VA73W

Aqueous solution

26-34

Hair

PolyViscol® VA73E

Ethanol solution

26-38

Main

PolyViscol® VA55E

Ethanol solution

26-38

Water

Applications:

Film-forming agents and fixatives in hair care products, e.g. hair styling sprays and pumps, hair gels, styling lotions and mousses. Film-forming agents in skin care products, e.g. facial masks.