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Selvol™ Ultalux SC

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Selvol™ Ultalux SC Product InformationAdvanced Hydration in Personal Care FormulationsSelvol™ Ultalux SC PVOH copolymer (INCI: VP/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer) is a unique film former and adhesion promoter applicable in skin care, hair care and color cosmetics.Selvol™ Ultalux SC provides a balance of film-forming performance and adhesion functionality with improved hydration for use in masks and peels, anti-aging creams and lotions, pore strips and scar treatment formulations. Selvol™ Ultalux SC is tested for high quality and purity and is verified as non-irritating on skin. The improved hydration makes it ideal for use in moisturizers, multipurpose creams and moisturizing masks.Selvol™ Ultalux SC FunctionsAdhesion promoterFilm formerFixativeMoisturizationViscosity enhancement/controlApplications of Selvol™ Ultalux SC in Personal Care FormulationsThis polyvinyl alcohol copolymer can be used in cosmetics such as brow makeup, eye liners, eye shadow, and mascara; in hair care formulations for ethnic hair care/weaves, hair styling gels, and shampoos/conditioners; and in anti-aging products, body washes, facial masks and peels, pore strips, and scar treatment.Selvol™ Ultalux SC Properties1. Viscosity of a 15% solution, 20°C2. 4% Aqueous Solution3. Tensile properties and adhesion were measured on films containing 12% PVOH and 3% glycerin after casting and drying in a controlled temperature and humidity room for 24 hoursImproved Hydration in Facial Mask FormulationsSelvol™ Ultalux SC, when compared to typical PVOH-based facial masks, imparts effective skin adhesion with flexible film-forming characteristics, exhibiting improved hydration.Moisturizing Face Mask FormulationProcedure1. In mixing vessel with high speed mixer, add 15% Selvol™ Ultalux SC Solution2. Add in Ethanol, Glycerin, PEG 400, Polysorbate-20, Preservatives, Fragrances and Extracts, with blending3. Allow solution to de-aerate so that it is free of bubbles

INCI Name: VP/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Film Former, Hair Fixative, Moisturizing Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Benefit Claims: Excellent Adhesive Properties, Excellent Flexibility, Film Forming, Fixative, Hydrating, Moisturizing, Skin Adhesion, Viscosity Boosting

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Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content ²max. 1.2wt%
Heavy Metal Content ⁴max. 10mg/kg
pH ³ (in 4% Solution)8.0 ± 2.0
Total Organic Volatilesmax. 3.0wt%
Total Volatiles ¹max. 5wt%
Viscosity (in 15% Solution)1500 ± 100cP
Viscosity (in 8% Solution)80.0 ± 40.0cP
Note
  • ¹ Total volatiles including water ² As % Na₂O, corrected volatiles
  • ³ 4% aqueous solution ⁴ Verified biannually by a third party lab using USP/NF Method for heavy metals
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