Amphomer® HC is an acrylic resin offering high performance with unique on-hair characteristics. It provides exceptional moisture resistance and strong hold in humid conditions. While forming hard films, it maintains flexibility and adhesion for desirable hair properties. Highly compatible with hydrocarbon propellants, it is ideal for formulations with high propellant levels.

INCI Name: Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer

Functions: Film Former

Benefit Claims: Compatibility, Excellent Flexibility, Film Forming

Certifications & Compliance: Clean Air Act (CAA) Certified, Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), National Toxicology Program (NTP), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Key Features
  • High hydrocarbon propellant tolerance
  • Holds styles under humid conditions
  • Gives very firm hold sprays
  • High performance acrylate polymer
  • Very resistant to humidity
  • Forms strong films

Applications & Uses

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Hair Care Applications
Use Level
1% - 4%

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Ethanol and Isopropanol, Alcohol rich aerosol formula, Water
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Minimum Ignition Energy30 - 100mJ-
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Dust Deflagration Index91m.b/s-
Dust Explosion ClassSt1--
Bulk Density500kg/m³-
Lower Explosion Limit30g/m³-
Ignition Temperaturemin. 100°C-
Insoluble inWater--

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility of Amphomer HC polymer in ethanol-butane-DME systems

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  • Amphomer® HC - 3.00
  • AMP - 0.73
  • Solvent/Propellant - 100.00
Solubility of Amphomer HC in ethanol-pentane-DME system

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  • Amphomer® HC - 3.00
  • AMP - 0.73
  • Solvent/Propellant - 100.00
Neautralization
  • Amphomer® HC polymer is carboxylated and must be neutralized with a suitable alkaline material for use in hair care formulae. Various neutralizers can be used to achieve a desired effect. The most common neutralizer used is AMP (2-amino-2-methyl-1- propanol). The suggested polymer neutralization level is 90-95%. Under these conditions,Amphomer® HC polymer will accept approximately 50% hydrocarbon in an ethanolic system. Alcoholic KOH can be used for neutralization when higher levels of hydrocarbon tolerance are needed. With KOH, attention should be paid to the formulation stability because of the strength of the base and the high pH of the system.
  • The amount of base required to neutralize the carboxyl groups inAmphomer® HC polymer can be determined by the following relationship:
  • Parts by Weight (g) of Base Required
    W x A x N x E/1000
    Where:
    W = Parts by weight (grams) ofAmphomer® HC polymer used
    A = Acidity of Amphomer HC polymer
    E = Equivalent weight of base
    N = % Neutralization required (decimal)