ACUDYNE ™ 1000

Hair Styling Polymer

Delivering Outstanding
Hold and Durability
 Overview
ACUDYNE ™ Hair Styling Polymer allows hair product formulators to achieve long lasting
style control with high levels of hold, excellent humidity resistance and no flaking.

Features Benefits

Maximum hold and durability for hair

Patented dual phase (soft and hard phase) polymer
styles that last
Ability to achieve different performance Formulation flexibility and potential raw
levels based on use levels material savings
Provides a smooth coating to the hair shaft,
Durable acrylic based polymer which tolerates high humidity, promotes
hair shine and avoids flaking
Allows for low energy processing, quick
Provided as emulsion dissolution and eliminates dust handling issues

Formulating with ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer

• Low viscosity, water soluble emulsion is easy to handle and readily disperses in water
• Upon neutralization, ACUDYNE ™ 1000 dissolves to form clear water or water/ethanol
solutions
• Patented technology avoids corrosion in tin-plated cans

Recommended applications
• Aerosol and pump sprays across range of VOC levels (0% VOC to 90% VOC –
Note: ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer is not compatible with hydrocarbon
propellants such as propane or butane. A blend of Dimethyl Ether and
hydrocarbons can be used).
• Aerosol and non-aerosol mousse
• Styling gels including alcohol-containing gels
• Variety of styling aids, such as pomades, puttys, lotions and creams

1
Typical Properties*
Trade Name ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer
INCI Name Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
Appearance Milky white fluid
Solids content 44.00 to 46.00%
pH 3.30 to 4.30
Acid Level (moles/gram active) 1.8 to 2.20
Molecular Weight 140,000 to 150,000
Viscosity, cps at 25° C As supplied,
150 Maximum
Brookfield LV, spindle #1, 60 rpm
Preservative 0.778% Benzoic Acid (Maximum)
*These values are typical properties, intended for use only as guides, and should not be construed as
sales specifications

Patented Dual Polymer Phase Design

ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer

Chemistry - ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Morphology:

Optimization of dual Tg film gives flexible hold

Stage 1 (Soft Phase) Stage 2 (Hard Phase)

The blue particles The red particles

Neutralizer Film
H2O/EtOH Formation

Soft-Hard Hair Spray Flexible,

Polymers in Formulation, Durable
Emulsion Particle Clear, Soluble Polymer Film

2
 ACUDYNE™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer Performance Data
Figure 1: 55% VOC Aerosol Evaluation Diastron Stiffness
At lower solids, ACUDYNE ™ 1000 has similar stiffness and curl retention vs. commercial high hold hair spray.

As shown in Figure 1, ACUDYNE ™

% Curl Retention 1000 Hair Styling Polymer matches
stiffness and curl retention when
compared to commercial high hold
hair spray.
Fifth Compression

First Compression

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

Commercial High Hold Hair Spray Force in Grams
ACUDYNE 1000 ™

(~ 5% solids) (3.75% solids)

Figure 2: 55% VOC Aerosol Evaluation High Humidity Curl Retention

ACUDYNE ™ 1000 delivers significantly better high humidity curl retention v. commercial high hold hair spray.

High Humidity Curl Retention 24 hrs at 25 C, 90% RH

% Curl 100
Retention

90

80

70

60

50
HHCR 1 hr HHCR 4 hr HHCR 6 hr HHCR 24 hr
Commercial High Hold Hair Spray ACUDYNE ™ 1000
(~ 5% solids) (3.75% solids)

In Figure 2, the outstanding high humidity curl retention of ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling
Polymer is demonstrated.

3
Figure 3: Hair Gel Evaluation Diastron Stiffness
ACUDYNE ™ 1000 has higher stiffness and similar curl retention vs. commercial high hold hair gel.

As Figure 3 illustrates,
% Curl Retention ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling
Polymer, formulated into a hair
gel provides higher stiffness and
Fifth Compression similar curl retention to a
commercial extra hold hair gel.

First Compression

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400

Force in Grams ACUDYNE ™ 1000
Commercial High Hold Hair Spray
(~3% solids) (~2% solids)

Figure 4: Hair Gel Evaluation High Humidity Curl Retention

ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Polymer maintains better high humidity curl retention vs. commercial high hold hair gel.

High Humidity Curl Retention 24 hrs at 25 C, 90% RH

% Curl 100
Retention

80

60

40

20

0
HHCR 1 hr HHCR 4 hr HHCR 8 hr HHCR 24 hr

Commercial High Hold Hair Spray ACUDYNE ™ 1000

(~2% solids) (~3% solids)

Figure 4 shows the outstanding high humidity curl retention offered

by ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer.

4
 Global Applications
for ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Polymer
Hair Styling Application Options
Application 80%+ VOC* 55% VOC 35% VOC 16% VOC 6% VOC 0% VOC

Aerosol Sprays   
Pump Sprays    
Mousse  
Spray Gel   
Gel   
Lotion 
Pomade/Other 

•Use only in Dimethyl Ether (DME) formulations, not compatible with Hydrocarbons such as
propane or butane unless used in combination with DME.

ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Polymer

Formulation Guidelines
Effect of Neutralization Level on Hair Spray Performance
For high hold hair sprays with excellent humidity resistance,
we recommend neutralization levels between 60 – 80%

Durability
(% Curl Dia-Stron
Neutralization Retention)
Level
High Humidity Bouncing Stiffness Stiffness Modulus Shampoo Removability

60% 90 91 307 11 Good

70% 85 93 249 10 Good
80% 84 93 269 10 Good
90% 79 95 288 10 Good
100% 75 84 278 9 Good

Compatibility
Neutralization Level 55VOC (DME) 55VOC (HFC 152a) 80+VOC (DME)
60% Good Good Good
70% Good Good Good
80% Good Good Good
90% Good Good Good
100% Good Good Good

5
ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Polymer
Formulation Guidelines for Hair Sprays*
• Recommended use level of ACUDYNE ™ 1000 is 3 to 5% solids for pump or aerosol hair spray.
• Recommended neutralization level for ACUDYNE ™ 1000 is 60 to 80% for optimum film tensile
strength and high humidity curl retention.
• Formulation viscosity changes may require aerosol valve, actuator and propellant optimization to
achieve desired spray properties.
• Recommended order of addition:
– ACUDYNE ™ 1000 well-dispersed in alcohol first
– Neutralizer (i.e. AMP ™–ULTRA PC 2000)
– Remaining ingredients

* Note: Acudyne ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer is not compatible with

hydrocarbon propellants such as propane and butane; however,
blends of Dimethyl Ether and hydrocarbons or HFC 152a for
anhydrous sprays are possible.

ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer

55% VOC Aerosol Formulation

Ingredients INCI Name %

Ethanol Alcohol 20.0
Panthenol Panthenol 0.1
AMP ™ Neutralizing Amine Aminomethyl Propanol 1.4
ACUDYNE 1000 ™
Acrylates Hydroxyesters
8.15
Hair Styling Polymer Acrylates Copolymer
Aqua ™ Pro WP Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein 0.1
Fragrance Fragrance 0.1
Water Water 35.15
Dymel A ™
Dimethyl Ether 35.0
Valve System: VX-81, Stem 0.016 inches (0.41 mm), spring 0.018 inches (0.46 mm), body .013 inches (0.33 mm),
vapor tap 0.010 inches (0.25 mm), 0.122 inches (3.1mm) tubing
Actuator: Style VX/XL 200 Misty, Orifice Size: 0.023 inches (0.58 mm) Misty

6
 ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer
80% VOC Aerosol Formulation
Ingredients INCI Name %
Ethanol Alcohol 45.0
Panthenol Panthenol 0.1
AMP ™ Neutralizing Amine Aminomethyl Propanol 1.1
ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Acrylates Hydroxyesters
6.5
Hair Styling Polymer Acrylates Copolymer
Aqua ™ Pro WP Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein 0.1
Fragrance Fragrance 0.1
Water Water 12.1
Dymel A ™
Dimethyl Ether 35.0

Valve System: VX-81, Stem 0.016 inches (0.41 mm), spring 0.018 inches (0.46 mm), body .013 inches (0.33 mm),
vapor tap 0.010 inches (0.25 mm), 0.122 inches (3.1 mm) tubing
Actuator: Style VX/XL 200 Misty, Orifice Size: 0.023 inches (0.58 mm) Misty

ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer

55% VOC Pump Formulation
Ingredients INCI Name %
Ethanol Alcohol 55.0
Panthenol Panthenol 0.1
AMP ™ ULTRA PC 2000
Aminomethyl Propanol 1.4
Neutralizing Amine
ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Acrylates Hydroxyesters
8.15
Hair Styling Polymer Acrylates Copolymer
Aqua ™ Pro WP Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein 0.1
Fragrance Fragrance 0.1
Water Water 35.15

Represents typical 55% VOC pump formulation

Seaquist Perfect Optima, (160 μL). 0.014’’ x 0.010” inches deep (0.36 x 0.25 mm). 0.060 inches
(1.5 mm) tubing i.d.

7
ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer
Formulation Guidelines fo Hair Gels
• Recommended use level for ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer is 1 to 2% solids for hair gel.
• Recommended ACUDYNE ™ 1000 neutralization level is 90 to 100% for optimum film tensile
strength and high humidity curl retention.
• Amount of neutralizer needs to be pre-calculated based on sum of all formulation ingredients.
• Recommended Order of Addition:
– Add water, rheology modifier and ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer
– Add remaining ingredients
– Add neutralizer to achieve desired pH level

ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer

Neutralization Chart
% Neutralization Chart using AMP ™ ULTRA PC 2000 (95% solids as supplied)

Neutralization 50% Ntr 60% Ntr 70% Ntr 80% Ntr 90% Ntr 100% Ntr
1 gram polymer
0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20
solids
3 gram polymer
0.29 0.35 0.41 0.47 0.53 0.58
solids
5 gram polymer
0.49 0.59 0.69 0.79 0.89 0.98
solids
6 gram polymer
0.59 0.71 0.83 0.95 1.07 1.18
solids

A*B*C*D
X=
E * 1000
X = grams of neutralizing agent required
A = millimoles acid/gram resin SOLIDS; 2.09 meq/gram solids
B = grams of polymer (solids) in the formulation
C = molecular weight of the neutralizing agent
D = % Neutralization desired
E = % solids of Neutralization agent used

8
 Hair Gel Formulation with Bubble Suspension
Featuring ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer
Ingredients INCI Name %
Deionized Water Water 78.8
Laponite ™ XLG 2% Magnesium Silicate 10.0
AMP ULTRA Neutralizing Amine
™
Aminomethyl Propanol 0.8
ACUDYNE 1000 ™
Acrylates Hydroxyesters
4.3
Hair Styling Polymer Acrylates Copolymer
Brij ™ 98/Fragrance (7:1) Oleth-20 0.5
Acrylates Steareth-20
ACULYN ™ 88 Rheology Modifier 5.0
Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol and
NEOLONE ™ PE Preservative 0.6
Methylisothiazolinone

Mousse Formulation
Featuring ACUDYNE™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer
Ingredients INCI Name %
Deionized Water Water 92.01
Acrylates Hydroxyesters
ACUDYNE ™ 1000 4.00
Acrylates Copolymer
AMP ™ ULTRA PC 2000 Aminomethyl Propanol 0.42
RITAPAN DL DL Panthenol 0.05
Acrylates Steareth-20
ACULYN ™ 88 Rheology Modifier 2.0
Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol 0.20
Quaternium -17 and Propylene
Ritasil SQ2020 0.05
Glycol
Taga CH40 PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil 0.10
Brij 30 Laureth-4 0.10
Mackam 35 Cocamidopropyl Betaine 0.5
Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate USP 0.01
Robert EX XN-73 Fragrance 0.11
Phenoxyethanol and
NEOLONE(TM) PE Preservative 0.45
Methylisothiazolinone
Aeron A-46 Isobutane butane 6.0

Seaquist VX-81, 0.112 ID tubing

9
Hair Serum
Featuring ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer
Ingredients INCI Name %
Water 77.7
Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate
ACUDYNE ™ 38 Rheology Modifier 9.0
Crosspolymer
AMP ™ ULTRA PC 2000 Aminomethyl Propanol 0.8
Dow Corning 245 Cyclopentasiloxane 9.0
Dow Corning 200 Dimethicone 0.5
Dow Corning 190 PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone 0.5
Acrylates/Hydroxyesters
ACUDYNE ™ 1000 Hair Styling Polymer 2.0
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol and
NEOLONE ™ PE Preservative 0.50
Methylisothiazolinone
Total 100

10
 Interested in Learning More?

For more information on ACUDYNE ™ Hair Styling Polymers or other products offered by Dow Personal
Care, please contact us at the numbers listed below:

From North America

Toll-free: 800-447-4369
Toll call: 989-832-1542
Fax: 989-832-1465

From Europe, India, Africa and the Middle East

Toll-free*: 800-3-694-6367
Toll call: +32-3-450-2240
Toll-free for Italy: 800-783-825
Toll-free for South Africa: 800-99-5078
Fax: +32-3-450-2815

*Toll-free from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland (prefix 990), France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland,
The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom

From Asia Pacific

Toll-free**: +800-7776-7776
Toll call: +60-3-7965-5392
Toll-free fax**: +800-7779-7779
Toll fax: +60-3-7958-5598

**Toll free from Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand

From Latin America

Toll call: +55-11-5188-9000

Fax: +55-11-5188-9887

w w w. d o w p e r s o n a l c a r e . c o m

For access using your smar tphone

s c a n t h e Q R c o d e b e l o w.

NOTICE: No freedom from infringement of any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another
and may change with time, the Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for the Customer’s use and for ensuring
that the Customer’s workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other governmental enactments. The product shown in this literature may not be
available for sale and/or available in all geographies where Dow is represented. The claims made may not have been approved for use in all countries. Dow assumes no obligation or
liability for the information in this document. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean the Dow legal entity selling the products to Customer unless otherwise expressly noted.
NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

Published October 2011 ®™

Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) or an affiliated company of Dow Form Number: 324-00438-1111