Fixate™ Freestyle polymer
- INCI Name
- Acrylates Crosspolymer-3
Fixate™ Freestyle polymer is a liquid latex emulsion polymer that, when combined with Carbopol® rheology modifiers, allows for the creation of styling products with customizable hold strength ranging from normal to ultra-high stiffness. It offers a variety of features and benefits, including anti-pollution properties that provide protection against particle adhesion and facilitate easier removal during rinsing. This polymer can be easily removed with shampoo and allows for easy distribution throughout the hair, providing flexibility and versatility in hairstyling.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Hair Care
Product Families
- Film Formers
- Rheology Modifiers
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Fixate™
- Functions
Film Former, Hair Fixative, Suspending Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- 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; 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
- GMO-free
- Preservative-free
- TSE-free
- Odor
- Slight acrylic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- 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.
- 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
- Appearance
- White
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Gel
- Leave On
- Rinse Off
- Spray
- 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
- Hair Care
- Hair Gel
- Hair Styling Products
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Film Former
- Hair Fixative
- Suspending Agent
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
