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Syntran® PC 5100 Hair Care
Bimodal Polymer Technology

SYNTRAN PC 5100:   Polyacrylate 21 (and) Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

 






SYNTRAN PC 5100 has been designed to impart hold performance for quick setting formulation such as hair styling aids. The quick setting properties are accomplished by an innovative technology consisting in a bimodal interpenetrating polymer network incorporating both cationic and anionic functionalities. The ability of SYNTRAN PC 5100 to set quickly under high humidity conditions makes it a viable alternative to current hair care resins.

 

The reversible cross-linking achieved by the ionic associations imparts SYNTRAN PC 5100 with the easy removability and the excellent holding power. The acrylic backbone provides flexibility and humidity resistance.  Its film formation temperature is balanced to give a pleasant, crisp feel without flaking.  In low VOC formulation, SYNTRAN PC 5100 exhibits excellent gloss and curl retention.

 

Performance Benefits

  • Quick set
  • Humidity curl retention
  • Easily removable, minimum buildup
  • Excellent film flexibility
  • Improved gloss
  • Good feel
  • Clear, non-flaking films
  • Functional ultra-low VOC aerosols

 

Curl Retention

  • The swatches were sprayed with a polymer containing formula  and curled prior to drying for 12 hours.
  • The swatches were hung vertically and curl retention (droop) was measured initially and then hourly for the next seven hours.
  • Variables such as temperature and relative humidity were controlled  in order to stress test polymer performances.

 

 

 

 

 

Dry Evaluation of Hair

 

 

 

 

 

 

Typical Physical Properties

  • PHYSICAL FORM:    Light yellow translucent solution
  • TOTAL SOLIDS:    25.0
  • pH VALUE AT 22° C:    8.0
  • VISCOSITY BROOKFIELD:      120 mPa.s
  • CHARGE OF EMULSION PARTICLE:    negative
  • DENSITY AT 22° C:    1.043
  • HEAT STABILITY AT 52° C:     Passes 30 day cycle
  • FREEZE THAW STABILITY:    unchanged after 3 cycles

Storage


SYNTRAN PC 5100 is freeze-thaw stable, but it is recommended to store the material above 5° C. If frozen, material should be moved to a warm place and allowed to thaw completely and evaluated for performance before use. Direct heat such as steam or air heated above 50° C should not be applied.

 

SYNTRAN PC 5100 is storable in original sealed containers and properly monitored storage tanks at ambient temperature at least one year storable.


Safety


We know of no ill effects that could have resulted from using SYNTRAN PC 5100 for the purpose for which it is intended or from processing it in accordance with current practice. According to the experience we have gained, and other information at our disposal, SYNTRAN PC 5100 does not exert any harmful effects on health, provided that it is used properly, due attention is given to the precautions necessary for handling chemicals, and the information and advice given in our Safety Data Sheet are observed.

 

Toxicology Summary