In response to formulator demand for more versatile ingredients, we developed Carbopol^® Style 2.0 polymer, a breakthrough two-in-one rheology modifier with style-boosting properties.

Developed for styling and temporary hair color applications with a dosage level from 0.5% to 2.0%, it provides brilliant clarity and smooth texture to formulations, with an exceptional dispersion profile and broad pigment compatibility.

Carbopol^® Style 2.0 polymer has a smooth, glossy appearance, especially at high concentrations, and is the best non-benzene polymer for a smooth texture. Its market-leading clarity, broad pigment compatibility and good electrolyte tolerance combine to deliver unique value.

It eliminates the need for fixatives in light- to medium-hold styling formulations. It’s also compatible across a broad range of formulations, including PVP and fixatives for extreme-hold products. In fact, it has an additive effect when combined with PVP.

The benefits of Carbopol^® Style 2.0 polymer extend to sustainability as well:

It is cold processed.
It is an ultra-easy solution to disperse, which uses less energy and provides efficient processing and times savings.
It is not polymerized in benzene or methylene chloride.
Its manufacturing process addresses 10 of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.
It is not considered a microplastic in end-use products.
Life Cycle Analysis results are available under NDA customer agreement, including carbon and water footprint data.

In total, Carbopol^® Style 2.0 polymer has the best combination of performance properties: clarity, texture and stiffness, with a viscosity that is more than sufficient in most hair gels. Our team developed a number of formulations using the polymer. Among them:

Natural Hold Styling Gel S-G0078(EU): Natural look and soft hold with only Carbopol^® Style 2.0 polymer at a low-level concentration
Structured Styling Gel S-G0079(EU): Structured texture and medium hold with a high concentration of pure Carbopol^® Style 2.0 polymer
Crushed Ice Hair Gel S-G0077(AP): Unique crushed ice texture with a combination of Carbopol^® Style 2.0 polymer with Fixate™ G-100 PR polymer and Novethix™ L-10 polymer

To learn more about Carbopol^® Style 2.0 polymer or to request a sample, please contact us.

Carbopol® Style 2.0 polymer: the new standard for styling