Polyvinylpyrrolidone K17 (PVP-K17)
Used for styling formulas. or a face mask (peel-off) to harden the texture.
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP-K17) has a low molecular weight. Suitable for use in styling formulas in liquid form, such as in spray form by giving natural styling (natural-hold) not stiff, used to catch curls
distribution company Polyvinylpyrrolidone 5 Molecule Weight
PVP-K15 , PVP-K17 , PVP-K30 , PVP-K60 The molecule weight is 6000-80,000daltons. Suitable for use in styling formulas in liquid form, such as in spray form by giving natural styling (natural-hold) not stiff, used to catch curls
PVP-K90 The molecule weight is 900,000-1,500,000daltons. Make the film sticky/hard Suitable for styling In the form of thick gels or creams or waxes provide strong-hold (hard hair) and long lasting.
both hair styling products And mask products should use different levels of PVP together. in order to obtain a suitable formula
In pill crushing, PVP is commonly used as a tablet binder. to make the pills strong and not easy to break
Use: (1) Used in hair styling formulations. By acting as a hair fixative (2) used in facial mask formulas By acting as a thickener / film former
Product characteristics: white powder
melting : Can be dissolved in water up to 20%, can withstand heat up to 80 degrees for a period of not more than 15 minutes.
Storage: For long term storage Store at room temperature Avoid heat, humidity and sunlight. Shelf life is at least 24 months.
INCI Name : Polyvinylpyrrolidone
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 20.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into water phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 3.50 - 9.00
- Soluble in Water
- Mask, Hair Styling, Spray, Tablet Binder
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| K Value | 15-19 |
| Moisture | 5% Max |
| pH (5% in Water) | 3-7 |
| N-Vinylpyrrolidone | 0.1% Max |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% Max |
| Nitrogen | 11.5-12.8% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 10ppm Max |
| Acetaldehyde | 0.05% Max |
| Hydrazine | 1ppm Max |
| Peroxide | 400ppm Max |
| Appearance | White or yellowish-white powder |