Ideal for gels, mousses, styling creams/lotions, hair colourants, pomades, waxes, and pastes.
Uses
Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-90 (PVP K-90) stabilises foam, emulsions, dispersions, and suspensions.
Benefits
• Strong, stiff hold
• Stabilised emulsions, dispersions and suspensions
• Foam stabiliser
• Excellent compatibility with acrylate thickeners
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
It forms clear, hard, shiny and glossy films.
Caution
Polyvinylpyrrolidone K-90 (PVP K-90) acts as a stabiliser and film former, providing a strong and stiff hold. It is a hygroscopic and amorphous polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer powder that shows excellent compatibility with acrylate thickeners.
It may be used as an emulsion stabiliser in creams and lotions, and as a dispersant for hair colourants. This ingredient is water-soluble, and is compatible with most inorganic salts and many resins.