UltraThix™ P-100 polymer INCI Name: Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer
UltraThix P-100 polymer, a lightly cross-linked copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone and acrylic acid, is a multi-benefit, patented rheology modifier that delivers an array of benefits, such as shear-thinning rheological properties with yield value and positive sensory perception.
At a use level of only 1 percent, research shows that it offers emulsion
stabilization, reduces tack and improves aesthetics of hydroalcoholic sprays, and enhances skin feel properties. In hair care applications, this patented technology exhibits high humidity curl retention and low tack, along with shear-thinning rheological properties. The polymer also lends a positive sensory perception to hair care formulations.
Product Availability
- Asia Pacific
- Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
- Latin America and South America
- North America
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Used in gels, mousses, styling sprays (non-aerosol), styling lotions/creams and novelty stylers.
- Film former/styling polymer that provides natural hold
- Superior humidity resistance
- No flaking
- Low-tack profile
- Shear-thinning in application with longer playtime
- Rheology with excellent yield value
- Can create a sprayable polyelectrolyte matrix when formulated with linear, high molecular weight cationic or pseudocationic polymers
Used in body care, color cosmetics, and facial care applications.
- Water-resistant formulations
- Reduces greasy feel of high oil phase emulsions
- Dry film on skin is smooth
- Shear-thinning with longer playtime
- Emulsion stabilizer
- Compatible with metal oxides
- Suspension aid
- Reduces tack
Used in after-sun, self-tanning, and sunscreen applications.
- Water-resistant formulations
- Reduces greasy feel of high oil phase emulsions
- Dry film on skin is smooth
- Shear-thinning with longer playtime
- Emulsion stabilizer
- Compatible with metal oxides
- Suspension aid
- Reduces tack
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Formulations and Solution Properties
Available as a white powder
Recommended use level: 0.25-2.5 percent solids
UltraThix P-100 polymer chemistry