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PVP K-90 · Holding Polymer

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Description

PVP K-90

Holding Polymer

A film-forming polymer for hold.

TECHNICAL DATA
INCI  PVP Polyvinylpyrrolidone
CAS  9003-39-8
Appearance  Fine powder
Color  White to slightly yellowish
Odor  Characteristic
pH 5 % in water  5-9
Vinylpyrrolidone  <0.03 % max.
% water  5 % max.
Sulfated ash  <0.1 % max.
Heavy metals  10 ppm max.
Solubility  Ethyl alcohol at temperature
FUNCTION
Holding resin
APPLICATIONS
Hair gelsSpraysStyling products

hair care products, styling gels, mousses and aerosols. In skin care products as a film former; it stabilizes emulsions in creams, balms and liquid soaps. It can be a dispersant for hair colorants.

DESCRIPTION
PVP K 90

PVP K-90: a film-forming polymer for hold. Used in hair gels, sprays and styling products.

A high-hold agent, emulsion stabilizer, dispersant and film former.

Practical formulation guide
Usage level: 0.5-5%
How to use and incorporate: Dissolve or disperse in water or alcohol while stirring until clear (some polymers require heating or prolonged hydration).
Formulation tips:
  • Provides hold, water resistance or a film effect; evaluate the tackiness and washability of the finished product.
  • Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Compatible with alcohol, water, humectants and other polymers.
Storage: Keep in its closed container at room temperature in a dry place protected from light.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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