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  Silica Silylate substite for Hair Styling Powder

  Posted by Anonymous on December 10, 2019 at 2:28 pm

  Hello all,

  I’m trying to replicate the Moisturizing Hair Styling powder formulation on ULProspector, containing:

  • 2% VP/VA Copolymer
  • 6% Water
  • 12% Silica Silylate (Aerosil R812S)
  • 80% Glycerin
  • Preservative

  I had some trouble sourcing Aerosil, and tried to substitute it with Silica Dimethyl Silylate.

  Using a kitchen mixer (all I have available) I ended up with a goop, not a powder.

  My question is… do you think a proper dissolver would get the correct consistency, or is the main problem that I’m using Silica Dimethyl Silylate instead of Silica Silylate?

  Here’s a direct link to the formulation:
  https://www.ulprospector.com/en/eu/PersonalCare/Detail/96774/998098/Guide-Formulation-Moisturizing-Hair-Styling-Powder-with-AEROSIL-R-812-S?st=1

  Thanks in advance!

  Scott

  Bill_Toge replied 5 years ago 1 Member · 1 Reply

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  Bill_Toge

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  December 11, 2019 at 9:46 pm

  VP/VA copolymer comes in several different grades - which one did you use?

  you’ll get better and more consistent results using a more hydrophobic polymer, e.g. un-neutralised Amphomer

  also, regarding your silica dimethyl silylate, what is the surface area per gram, and how does that compare to Aerosil R 812 S? (the value should be in the technical documents)

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