Used in the pharmaceutical industry, in adhesives, hair styling gels, peel-off masks, and hair colourants.
Uses
It functions as a colloid that protects emulsions and also possesses film-forming abilities.
Benefits
• Binds ingredients
• Thickens formulations
• Stabilised emulsions
• Has adhesive properties
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
It is compatible with a wide range of ingredients and emulsifiers, making it suitable for different types of cosmetic formulations.
Caution
Polyvinyl Alcohol (Hot) is a cosmetic ingredient that is widely used as a component of products that are formulated for external purposes such as sunscreens, detan creams, hair styling products, and make-up solutions (liquid).
It functions as a colloid that protects emulsions, possesses film-forming abilities, and also enhances the smoothness of the final product. This ingredient is water soluble, crystalline and flammable in nature.