Fixate - Freestyle polymer - Lubrizol-Beauty - Thickener

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Acrylates Crosspolymer-3
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Film Former,
Hair Fixative,
Suspending Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers,
Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Anti-Pollution,
Clarifying,
Compatibility,
Cushioning Effect,
Ease of Styling,
Easy Removal,
Easy To Use,
Excellent Adhesive Properties,
Excellent Flexibility,
Film Forming,
Formulation Performance,
Hair Protection,
High Viscosity,
Improved Thickness,
Improves Clarity,
Improves Hydrophobic Properties,
Increased Yield,
Long Lasting,
Non-Flaking,
Non-Tacky,
Rich Feel,
Scalp Protection Effect,
Self-Preserving,
Shine & Radiance,
Smoothing,
Superior Suspension,
Volume Expansion,
Water Repellency
Labeling Claims: GMO-free,
Preservative-free,
TSE-free
Product Highlights: Anti-pollution: protection and removal. Less particle adhesion and easier removal when rinsing

Easily removed with shampoo

Easy distribution through hair

Easy-to-use liquid

For low to high viscosity formulations

Good pick-up

High clarity

Humidity-resistant hold

Low flaking

Not tacky on hair

Rich and cushiony feel on hands

Shine

Short flow properties

Smooth, non-raspy feel

Suspension
Benefits: Stiffness levels tailorable from low to ultra-high hold

Exceptional humidity resistance at all use levels

Compatibility with Carbopol rheology modifiers

Elegant, smooth gel esthetics, excellent pickup

Very high clarity gels

Short flow, shear-thinning rheology

Air bubble and insoluble ingredient suspension

Rich cushiony feel on hands

Non-raspy, non-tacky feel on hair

Low to no flaking

Efficient, easy-to-use liquid

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Hair Care
Application Format: Gel,
Leave On,
Rinse Off,
Spray
Hair Care Applications: Hair Gel,
Hair Styling Products
Applications: Classic hair gels in jars and tubes

Hair gels with extreme short flow and ultra-high stiffness

Non-aerosol pump sprays

Styling waxes, pastes, puddings, putties and glues

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Brookefield Viscosity (4.0% Mucilge at 25°C)	8000 - 15000	cP	G-MUCILAGE1
Brookefield Viscosity (at 25°C, minimum TS)	2.0 - 25.0	cP	G-BVLVM1
Clarity (at 4.0 % Mucilage)	max. 90	%	TST-1090-WP-1
Ethyl Acrylate	max. 1	ppm	STP-827
pH	2.2 - 3.2	—	92-B
Solids	29.5 - 32.5	%	745-C

Storage & Handling

Storage: Store in closed containers when not in use. Do not freeze. Mix before use. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional pertinent information.

Recommended retest period is 365 days from the date of manufacture.