Hydamer™ CMFP

Because of its high molecular weight, Hydamer™ CMFP has excellent film-forming properties. These can be used to achieve a moisturizing effect in skin care products and in hair styling preparations.

Hydamer CMFP increases skin flexibility/elasticity, smoothness, softness and suppleness; Hydamer CMFP has a moisturizing effect and firms the skin; Hydamer CMFP forms a protective layer and increases the water-resistance of UV-filters

In order to obtain a clear, aqueous solution, small amounts of acid must be added, e.g. for a 1 % solution about 0.4 – 0.6 % of acid is needed. It is recommended to only use glycolic, benzoic, acetic or lactic acid, but citric and tartaric acid is not suitable to use. It is suggested to produce the solution at room temperature by using the following procedure: add water to Hydamer™ CMFP and stir it briefly to obtain a dispersion. Then the acid solution (e.g. pre-dissolved glycolic acid in a small amount of water) should be added gradually. Stir the mixture gently until it becomes a clear solution (within 30-60 min). The pH of the resulting solution must be adjusted to pH 4 to 5. The final formulation pH must be less than 6.0. Depending on the intended application, it is recommended to filter the solution before it is incorporated into the formulation. Hydamer™ CMFP is not compatible with anionic compounds. It is limited compatible with more than 60 % ethanol (with a-hydroxy-isobutyric acid: compatible up to 80 % ethanol). The recommended application concentration is between 0.05 to 0.15 % AS.