Styleze™ CC-10 polymer INCI Name: VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer
Styleze CC-10 polymer, a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide, is a unique, patented polymer that delivers excellent hold and conditioning benefits to hair. Styleze CC-10 polymer imparts long-lasting hold and improved stiffness, even in high humidity conditions and at low use levels.
Its pseudocationic nature makes it substantive to hair, providing conditioning and bodying effects as well as delivering improved shine, better manageability and a cleaner feel. Styleze CC-10 polymer can also be used as a thermal protectant in hair care products.
Application InformationWant to know more about how our products are used?
Used in gels, mousses, styling lotions/creams, styling sprays (non-aerosol), novelty stylers, shampoos, conditioners.
- Superior, durable hold
- Clear, non-tacky films
- Long-lasting curl retention and stiffness
- Substantive to hair
- Conditioning and bodying effects
- Shine
- Manageability
- Clean feel
- Thermal protection
- Volumizing effects in shampoos
- Forms a sprayable polyelectrolyte matrix when used in conjunction with one of the following rheology modifiers (Ashland 980/940 Carbomer, UltraThix™ P-100 polymer, RapiThix™ A-60 polymer, Stabileze™ QM polymer)
Document LibraryInformation available to download for this product.
Technical InformationLook here for technical information about this product.
Formulations and Solution Properties
Recommended use level:
Styling: 0.25-2.0 percent solids
Shampoos/Conditioners: 0.5-1.0 percent solids
Supplied as a 10 percent aqueous solution.

Styleze CC-10 polymer chemistry