Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
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- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
Suggested structure of Biostyle® XH polymer
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Key Features
Features Benefits Excellent carbomer compatibility Clear gels with consumer-preferred rheology
Low turbidity Exceptional gel clarity
Performance at low use level Cost effective Liquid solution form Shorter mixing time in production
Equivalent performance to PVP K-90 Excellent formulating latitude, broad range of use, easy to incorporate into existing product formulations
Partial natural contenti Improved sustainability and renewability versus synthetic fixative polymers, friendly INCI name for product labels
Compatible withcommonly used formulation ingredients Robust and reliable performance, ease of formulation
Alcohol tolerance up to 34% Broad range of use for several regions
Nonionic Excellent compatibility with commonly used gel ingredients
Requires no neutralization Streamlines formulation, reduces cost
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Hair Care Applications
- Use Level
- 4 - 25 (Waxes and pomades), 4 - 25 (Creams and lotions), 4 - 25 (Mousse), 4 - 36 (Hair gels)
- Product Application
Biostyle® XH polymer is a nonionic hair fixative containing partial natural content, supplied as a 25% aqueous solution. It is a unique, patented graft polymer produced via the reaction of maltodextrin and vinyl pyrrolidone. Biostyle® XH polymer delivers performance similar to PVP K-90, and improved stiffness compared to Biostyle® CGP polymer, PVP K-30, and PVP/VA in hair gel formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble In
- Soluble in
- Water, Ethanol
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Turbidity 16 ntu - Viscocity** 44000 cPs - pH Value 6.08 - - Carbo-mer* 0.5 wt% - Polymer Solids 3 wt% - - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Explosive Properties Not Explosive - - Flash Point min. 100 °C - Boiling Point min. 100 °C - pH Value 5 - 7 - - Odor Odorless - - Color Yellow - - Appearance Liquid - - Soluble in Water - - - Note
*Carbomer neutralized with AMP
**Viscosity Brookfield Helipath, T-C spindle S-93, 10 rpm at 25°C
Regulatory & Compliance
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Technical Details & Test Data
- High humidity curl retention of Biostyle XH polymer vs nonionic hair gels
High humidity curl retention of Biostyle® XH polymer vs nonionic hair gels
Performance in mousse systems
Biostyle® XH polymer is clear and compatible with cationic polymers, such as Polyquaternium-4, and is a more affordable choice for high performance mousse systems. In the below studies, hair tresses were treated with a 6% VOC mousse comprised of 2% total active polymer and 6% isobutane/ propane propellant. The panelists evaluate the wet and dry swatch properties and are forced to pick one swatch over the other for each performance attribute. The data is reported at the 95% confidence level. When investigating blends of Biostyle® XH polymer and Celquat L-200 polymer compared to a Celquat L-200 polymer control, test results below.- High humidity curl retention of Biostyle XH polymer / Celquat L-200 polymer blends vs Celquat L-200 polymer in mousse
High humidity curl retention of Biostyle® XH polymer / Celquat L-200 polymer blends vs Celquat L-200 polymer in mousse
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
Biostyle® XH polymer should be stored under ambient conditions. The product is supplied in drums and should be kept tightly sealed and sampled minimally to prevent unintended microbial contamination. This product is supplied as a ~25% solids polymer solution in water that is preserved.