Hair care
COSMOROL™ K30
COSMOROL™ K30 is a homo-polymer of 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone. It acts as film former, hair fixative, thickener, protective colloid, stabilizer, viscosity modifier, suspending agent, and dispersant in cosmetic and technical applications.
Characteristics
| Appearance at 25° C | white powder |
|---|---|
| pH (sol. 5%) | 3 - 7 |
| Moisture % | Max. 5 |
| Nitrogen % | 11,5 - 12,8 |
| K value | 27 - 33 |
| Vinylpyrrolidone % | Max. 0,01 |
| Heavy metals ppm | Max. 10 |
Applications
COSMOROL K30 is soluble in water and has no electrolytic character. It is compatible with non-ionic, anionic and cationic compounds commonly used in cosmetic formulations. COSMOROL K30 is also suitable for the manufacturing of hair care preparations such as styling gels or solutions.
Packaging
COSMOROL K30 is packed in drums of 90 kg or 25 kg on shrinkwrapped pallets.
The values above were obtained from laboratory and plant trials under CISME’s control. They are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable, but serve only as a guide and are offered without obligation; they are not a substitute for the prior testing that alone can establish whether a product suits a given use. Users are responsible for compliance with local legislation and for holding the latest version of the data sheet. Data sheet revision 25-06.