VP/VA Copolymer (60/40, Powder, e.q. LUVISKOL VA 64)
Used for styling formulas. To help create a film hold on hair, it can be used in all types of styling products such as gels, mousses, creams, lotions and sprays.
60% VP (vinylpyrrolidone) / 40% VA (vinyl acetate) is available in powder form.
VP/VA Copolymer is used for styling formulas. To help create a film hold on hair, it can be used in all types of styling products such as gels, mousses, creams, lotions and sprays.
Recommended usage rate:
Gel, cream, mousse or styling lotion: 3-5%
The company sells 3 types of VP/VA Copolymer:
1. VP/VA Copolymer (70/30, Liquid) Emphasis on extra-hold styling, giving it a solid texture, suitable for styling products. non-spray
2. VP/VA Copolymer (60/40, Powder) style styling standard-hold balance between hardness and spontaneity
3. VP/VA Copolymer (30/70, Liquid) Suitable for hair styling spray products.
Use: Use in styling formulas by acting as a hair fixative
Product characteristics: white powder
melting : soluble in water Can use heat to accelerate the thawing.
INCI Name : VP/VA Copolymer
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 7.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into water phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 4.00 - 7.00
- Soluble in Water
- Hair Styling
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white to slightly yellowish, fine to coarse grained powder |
| Odor | corresponds to the standard |
| K-value | 26 - 34 |
| Solid content (g/100g) | 95.0 - 100.0 |
| pH | 4 - 6 |
| Vinylpyrrolidone (mg/kg) | 50 Max |
| Vinyl acetate (mg/kg) | 100 Max |