PVP K-120 by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a film former and stabilizer. It is a hygroscopic and amorphous polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer. It stabilizes foam, emulsions, dispersions and suspensions. It offers a range of viscosities that are supplied as either powders or aqueous solutions. It forms clear, hard, shiny and glossy films. It provides strong & stiff hold and excellent compatibility with acrylate thickeners.

PLASDONE™ S-630 POLYMER is a pharmaceutical oral care polymer which has excellent bioadhesion properties and is a tougher, more flexible film former than PVP. Plasdone™ S-630 VP/VA copolymer acts as a tablet binder in denture cleanser tablets.

ACRYLIDONE LM is a high molecular weight, film-forming anionic terpolymer composed of vinylpyrrolidone and an acrylate backbone with a hydrophobic pendant C-12 chain. It is insoluble in ethanol and water until neutralized for easy dispersion. It exhibits synergistic thickening when combined with associative rheology modifiers.

LUBRASIL II SB is extremely effective emollient, film former and water resistance additive for today’s cosmetic formulations. It lends an excellent velvety smooth feel to creams and lotions, hair care products, makeup and powders. Imparts a soft, smooth skin feel that is long lasting. It will provide light feel, silky and more moisturized throughout the day. For hair care applications, hair will be conditioned, softened and healthier looking. Lends rheology modification, lubrication and moisture balancing. Used in skin care products.