® Polymer Guide for Personal Care
Ultalux Overview The Versatile Ultalux Range
Selvol Ultalux polyvinyl alcohol cosmetic grades safely and effectively impart a range Ultalux FP has a low viscosity which makes it a great fit for multifunctional of functional attributes to hair, skin and color cosmetics formulations. Selvol Ultalux formulations like instant lifts and anti-aging products along with high polymers offer formulators a range of options, including improved film formation, quality eye shadows, eye liners, and mascaras. adhesion and viscosity control for formulating personal care products. Ultalux FA is excellent adhesive properties and active ingredient delivery. Testing has The safety and quality of Selvol Ultalux polymers have been confirmed through shown this grade delivers active ingredients 6 layers deep into the skin, third-party laboratory testing. Tests include the Epiderm in vitro irritation test and making the grade well suited to face masks/peels, scar treatment other vital third-party testing that may be required by formulators to assure formulas, anti-aging creams, and antiperspirants/deodorants. the quality and efficacy of PVOH and PVOH copolymers in personal care Ultalux FF is a high molecular weight film former and adhesive promoter that can be applications. beneficial in peelable masks, multipurpose creams, body washes, and sunscreens.
Available in five grades, the Ultalux range offers a wide spectrum of Ultalux AD is an advanced adhesion promoter and film former. This unique copolymer Available for Sampling performance attributes. The Sekisui Selvol Ultalux line includes highly imparts advanced surface activity with pH-targeted properties that lend functional PVOH copolymer grades, SC and AD. The new offerings functionality to masks and peels, anti-aging creams/lotions, and pore strips. provide excellent adhesion, lower viscosity and good tensile strength Ultalux SC is a copolymer that provides a balance of film forming performance and in film formation. Testing shows that Ultalux SC achieves a 15% Available for Sampling adhesion. Testing has shown this grade increases formulation hydration by improvement in hydration in a facial mask formulation compared with 15% when compared to standard polyvinyl alcohol, making this an optimal one using a conventional PVOH polymer. grade for face masks, moisturizers, and multipurpose creams.
Applications Grade Function Advantage Usage BB Cream Ultalux FA Film Former; Adhesion; Thickening Multifunctional 3% BB Cream Ultalux FF Film Former; Adhesion; Pigment Suspension; Thickening; Moisture Barrier Multifunctional; Long Lasting 1-3% BB Cream Ultalux AD Film Former; Adhesion Long Lasting; Improved Adhesion 1-3% Blush Ultalux FP Film Former Good Gloss 5-10% Body Wash Ultalux FP Fragrance Delivery Controlled Fragrance Release 1-10% Body Wash Ultalux FF Foaming Agent Improved Foam 1-5% CC Cream Ultalux SC File Former; Moisturization Multifunctional; Improved Moisturization 1-2% Deodorant Ultalux FA Deodorant Controlled Fragrance Release 1-4% Deodorant Ultalux FP Fragrance Delivery Controlled Fragracne Release 1-10% Depilatory Ultalux FA Film Former Stable Film 2-8% Depilatory Ultalux FF Film Former Stable Film 2-8% Epilatory Ultalux AD Adhesion; Film Former Odor-Free; Easy-to-Apply 5-10% Exfoliating Face Mask Ultalux AD Film Fromer; Adhesion Improved Exfoliation 3-12%
Eye Lash Lengthening Mascara Ultalux FF Film Former; Pigment Dispersion Multifunctional 3-4% Eye Liner Ultalux FA Film Former; Adhesion Moisture Resistance 1-10% Eye Liner Ultalux FP Film Former; Adhesion Good Gloss 1-10% Eye Liner Ultalux SC Film Former; Adhesion Multifuntional 1-10% Face Mask Ultalux FA Film Former; Adhesion Improved Active Delivery 8-14% Face Mask Ultalux FP Film Former; Adhesion Multifunctional 5-15% Face Mask Ultalux FF Film Former; Adhesion; Viscosity Enhancement Multifunctional 5-13% Foundation Ultalux FP Film Former Improved Film Former 1-10%
Specialty Chemicals Applications Grade Function Advantage Usage Hair Bleach Ultalux FA Container Safety; Less Mess 10-20% Hair Bleach Ultalux FF Container Safety; Less Mess 10-20% Hair Dye Ultalux FF Thickening Agent; Hair Adhesion Multifunctional 2-5% Hair Gel Ultalux FA Fixative Stronger Hold 2-3% Hair Spray Ultalux SC Fixative Improved Hold 2-5% Hand Soap Ultalux FA Film Former; Foaming Agent Multifunctional 10-15% Hydrating Mask Ultalux SC Film Former; Adhesion Improved Moisturization 8-15% Lip Gloss Ultalux FP Film Former Improved Gloss 5-10% Lip Liner Ultalux FA Film Former Long Lasting 1-5% Lip Liner Ultalux FF Film Former Long Lasting 1-5% Mascara Ultalux FA Film Former; Pigment Suspension Multifunctional 1-4% Mascara Ultalux FP Film Former; Pigment Suspension Multifunctional 1-4% Mascara Ultalux FF Film Former; Pigment Suspension Multifunctional 1-4% Moisturizing Lotion Ultalux SC Film Former; Moisture Barrier Improved Skin Hydration 1-5% Nail Polish Ultalux FA Thickening; Particle Suspension Water Soluble; Low VOC 1-2% Nail Polish Ultalux FF Thickening; Particle Suspension Water Soluble; Low VOC 1-2% Pore Strip Ultalux AD Adhesion; Film Former Improved Plug Removal 5-15% Roll-On Antiperspirant; Deodorant Ultalux FP Film Former; Moisture Absorption Multifunctional 5-10% Shampoo Ultalux FF Thickening Agent; Foaming Agent Multifunctional 1-5% Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant Ultalux FF Film Former/Substrate Controlled Fragrance Release 2-10% Sun Screen Ultalux FF Film Former; Thickening; Pigment Suspension Multifunctional 5-10%
Functional Properties Chart
Ultalux FP Ultalux FA Ultalux FF Ultalux AD Ultalux SC Vinyl Amine/Vinyl Alcohol INCI Name Polyvinyl Alcohol Polyvinyl Alcohol Polyvinyl Alcohol VP/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer Copolymer Viscosity, cps1 25.0 +/- 15.0 300.0 +/- 150.0 1000.0 +/- 250.0 30.0 +/- 15.0 80.0 +/- 40.0
pH2 4.5-6.5 4.5-6.5 4.5-6.5 11.0-12.0 4.5-7.0
Tensile Strength, psi3 300-600 1,800-2,200 1,400-2,000 1,200-1,400 1,500-2,500
Modulus, psi 2,500-3,500 1,600-2,000 1,500-2,500 3,100-4,100 3,250-4,250
Elongation at break, % 50-70 >200 >200 >110-130 >200
Adhesion to Glass, g 80-120 80-120 100140 220-280 110-150
Max Solids in Solution 25% 20% 15% 25% 20%
1. Viscosity of a 8% solution, 20°C 2. 4% aqueous solution 3. 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 hours
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