Solution Copolymerizations of N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone with Acrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid and Vinyl Acetate for Applications in Hair Cosmetics
December 2020
in “
Macromolecular Symposia
”
New to Keratin? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This study found that incorporating acrylic and methacrylic acid into poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) copolymers improves film mechanical properties but negatively affects their interaction with keratin for hair care applications. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study investigated the production of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone homopolymers and copolymers with acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and vinyl acetate for use in hair cosmetics. These polymers were produced through aqueous solution polymerizations, and their properties were analyzed for potential applications in hair care. The results indicated that the poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) (PVP) homopolymer and copolymers could be synthesized with high molar masses, forming films that interact well with keratin. Incorporating acrylic acid and methacrylic acid into the PVP chains improved the mechanical properties of the films but negatively impacted the polymer-keratin interaction.
