
UltraThix P-100
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INCI: Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer
Product Categories: Polymer, Rheology ModifierUltraThix P-100 polymer is a multi-benefit rheology modifier and provides the formulation chemist with a multifunctional product that delivers an array of benefits to the formula and for the consumer such as shear-thinning properties and positive sensory perception. At use levels of only 1%, research shows that UltraThix™ P-100 effectively provides enhanced styling benefits including high humidity curl retention, allowing for the formulation of cost effective styling gels. In skin care formulations, this polymer offers emulsion stability, reduces tack and improves aesthetics of hydoalcoholic sprays and enhances skin feel properties.
Features & Benefits of UltraThix P-100
- Hair Care
- Film forming/Styling polymer
- Natural hold
- Compatible with anionic, nonionic and some cationic polymers to modify styling properties
- Superior humidity resistance
- No flaking on hair
- Low tack profile
- Restylability with easy combing and no flaking
- Efficient/cost-effective performance
- 1% use level will develop a viscous gel with 95% high humidity curl retention after 4 hours at 90% RH/80°C
- Skin Care
- Water resistant formulas
- Reduces the greasy feel of high oil phase emulsions
- Shear-thinning in applications with longer playtime
- Dry film on skin is smooth
- Tolerates metal oxides for colour cosmetics, sunscreen formulations and baby care products
- Enhances emulsion stability
- Reduces tack
Application
- Hair Care
- Clear Gels
- Styling properties may be modified with additional styling polymers
- Spray Gels
- Suspended Gels
- Cream Gels
- Hair Colour Applications
- Anti-fizz/Shine/Smoothing Creams
- Mousses
- Pomades, Waxes, Pastes
- Hydroalcoholic Sprays
- Clear Gels
- Skin Care
- Colour Cosmetics
- Lamellar Gel Formulations
- O/W Creams and Lotions
- Eye Gels
- Creams Gels
- Suspended Gels
- Sun Protection Products
- Hydroalcoholic Sprays
- Hand Sanitizers
- Thickened PIT Emulsions

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Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer