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Ultalux FF

Lending Adhesive and film forming Properties to Personal Care Formulations

Selvol Ultalux FF polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) is a high molecular ar weight former and adhesion promoter that can be used in a wide range of personal care applications including peelable masks, multipurpose creams, body washes and sun screens. As a part of the Ultalux range of PVOH, The FF grade is tested for high quality and purity and has been determined to be non-irritating in skin care formulations.

Ultalux FF Functions

  • Adhesion promoter
  • Film former
  • Fixative
  • Foaming promoter
  • Fragrance delivery
  • Lubricant
  • Viscosity enhancement/control
  • Wetting agent

Selvol Ultalux FF Film and Solution Properties

Applications of Selvol Ultalux FF in Personal Care Formulations

 Brow makeup, anti-aging products, body washes, ethnic hair care/weaves, eyelashes, eyeliners, eye shadow hair styling gels, mascara, facial masks and peels,pore strips, scar treatment and shampoos/conditioners.

Gade Viscosity, cps1 pH2 Tensile Strength, psi3 Modulus, psi Elongation at Break, % Adhesion to Glass, g
Ultalux FF
22000 - 26000
4.5 - 6.5
1400 - 3000
1500 - 2500
>200
100 - 140
  1. Viscosity of a 15% 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

Black Mascara Formulation with Selvol Ultalux FF

black mascara formulations serves as an adhesion promoter, film former and viscosity control agent.

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Procedure

  • Vessel1: Combine Water, Selvol Ultalux FF, Trisodium EDTA, Glycerin and heat to 80°C for 30 minutes or until solids are no longer present; transfer Vessel 2
  • Vessel 2: Combine Water, 2.3% Carbomer 940 Solution, Iron Oxide Black and heat to 80°C for 30 minutes and then cool mixture to 280-35°C before adding Vessels 3 and 4
  • Vessel 3: Combine Ethanol and Methylparaben in a beaker, mix on a stir plate for 30 minutes or until Methylparaben has completely wet out into the Ethanol; Add mixture to Vessel 2
  • Vessel 4: Combine Triethanolamine and Water in a beaker, mix on stir plate for 30 minutes or until TEA has completely wet out into the Water; Add mixture to Vessel 2