AMPHOMER HC
- CAS Number
- 129702-02-9
- INCI Name
- Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
AMPHOMER HC is a high performance film-former and hair spray fixative specifically designed for use in systems containing a large proportion of hydrocarbon propellant. It is also compatible with dimethyl ether propellant systems and can be used to produce crystal clear hair spray solutions. Films of the polymer are hard, yet flexible, resulting in formulations that have excellent long-lasting hold. AMPHOMER HC polymer provides the well-known market-leading stiffness and humidity resistance similar to AMPHOMER polymer.
Product families
Applications
- Hair Care
Product Families
- Film Formers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AMPHOMER
- Functions
- Film Former, Hair Fixative
- Benefit Claims
Compatibility, Long Lasting, Strong Hold, Superior Performance; Compatibility; Long Lasting; Strong Hold; Superior Performance
- Labeling Claims
Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Note
Typical Data are based on our own measurements or derived from the literature. They do not constitute part of the delivery specification.
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Fine, white, free flowing powder
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Spray
- HIGHLIGHTS
AMPHOMER® polymer is an amphoteric acrylic hair fixative that offers market-leading stiffness and unprecedented high humidity curl retention properties. It is a stiff resin with unparalleled holding power for ultimate control in all temperature and humidity conditions.; AMPHOMER polymer can be applied in traditional and low VOC aerosol and pump hair sprays, and styling aids such as mousses, gels, creams, pomades, and glues where long-lasting finishing hold is desired.; AMPHOMER polymer also provides thermal protection properties (refer to US Patent 9,119,972 B2) and acts as a hair shield for hot heating implements such as flat irons and curling wands, helping to protect the hair cuticle from hair damage caused by heat.
- Hair Care
- Hair Spray
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Film Former
- Hair Fixative
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | 1.88 - 2.22 | meq/g |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Volatile Content | max. 3.0 | % |
