Hair care
COSMOROL™ K35
COSMOROL™ K35 is a copolymer of 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and vinyl acetate in ratio 60/40. It is a polymeric film-forming agent that is particularly indicated for aerosol sprays, pump sprays, lotions, mousses, and gels for holding hair.
Characteristics
| Appearance at 20° C | white to yellowish powder |
|---|---|
| Loss on dry % | Max. 5 |
| pH (sol. 5%) | 3 - 7 |
| Nitrogen % | 7,0 - 8,0 |
| K value | 26 - 34 |
| Monomer NVP % | Max. 0,01 |
| Monomer VA % | Max. 0,01 |
| Heavy metals ppm | Max. 10 |
Applications
COSMOROL K35 is used as film-forming agent in hair-care preparations particularly for hair sprays with hydrophilic characteristics for use in dry climates. COSMOROL K35 is also suitable for sprays with high water content. Small quantities of plasticizers (0,1 - 0,2%) such as PEG 400 improve the effect on dry and brittle hair.
Packaging
COSMOROL™ K35 is packed in sealed drums of 20 kg on shrinkwrapped pallets of 480 kg net.
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 25-04.