AccessFIX PNI73

Versatile Film-Forming Polymer for Humidity-Resistant Hold

INCI Name: VP/VA Copolymer

AccessFIX PNI73 (VP/VA Copolymer) is a dependable hair fixative and film former that delivers adjustable hold, frizz control, and humidity resistance across sprays, gels, mousses, and creams. It forms a clear, flexible, non-tacky film for long-lasting style retention without flaking.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Aerosol & Pump Hair Sprays

Provides fast-drying, flexible to strong hold with humidity resistance and minimal flaking; suitable for finishing and working sprays.
Styling Gels

Creates clear, non-tacky gels with adjustable hold; ideal for curl definition, slick styles, and strong-hold looks.
Mousses & Foams

Delivers volume and touchable control; supports curl memory and reduces frizz without stiffness.
Styling Creams & Lotions

Adds light to medium hold and smoothness for natural, brushable styles and flyaway control.
Brow Gels & Mascaras

Acts as a film former to set brows and enhance transfer resistance in lash products.
Root-Lift & Volumizing Sprays

Builds structure at the roots for lasting lift and body while maintaining a natural feel.

How to Use AccessFIX PNI73 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessFIX PNI73

AccessFIX PNI73 is a reliable styling polymer that helps hair keep its shape. Think of it like an invisible, flexible net that forms around each strand to lock in your style, tame frizz, and fight humidity—without making hair look dull or feel crunchy.

Technically, AccessFIX PNI73 is a VP/VA Copolymer—a film-forming fixative created from vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and vinyl acetate (VA). The VP portion delivers strong adhesion and hold, while VA enhances flexibility and humidity resistance. It forms a clear, non-tacky film and works across a practical pH window for hair styling systems. Grades can be designed for water or water/alcohol systems, enabling everything from crystal-clear gels to fast-drying sprays.

Formulation Tips

Typical usage is 1–12% depending on desired hold and product format. Use 1–3% for light, brushable hold in sprays or creams; 3–6% for everyday gels and mousses; and 7–12% for strong-hold gels or finishing sprays.

Add AccessFIX PNI73 to the water phase with efficient mixing to ensure complete dissolution (some grades dissolve best in water/alcohol systems). It can be incorporated hot or cold depending on grade; for sensitive builds, you may add during cool-down below ~40 °C. Film properties can be fine-tuned with plasticizers (e.g., glycols), humectants, or co-polymers. As a non-ionic polymer, it offers broad compatibility across typical hair care ingredients and functions well in approximately pH 3.0–7.5.

Key Formulation Benefits

Customizable Hold: Adjust concentration to achieve light, medium, or strong hold across gels, mousses, and sprays.
Humidity Resistance: Helps styles resist collapse and frizz in humid conditions.
Clear, Non-Tacky Film: Creates smooth, glossy films that resist flaking when properly balanced.
Flexible Feel: Provides controlled style with a natural, touchable finish.
Versatile Processing: Suitable for water or water/alcohol systems depending on grade.
Broad Compatibility: Non-ionic nature supports easy integration with conditioners, thickeners, and other actives.

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Benefits	Formulation Versatility, Frizz Control, Hair Care Benefits, Hold & Style Retention, Long-Lasting Effect, Performance Enhancement, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	VP/VA Copolymer
Usage Rate	1%-12%
Functional Type	Film Formers & Fixatives, Hair Fixative Polymers
Phase Compatibility	Cool-Down Phase, Water Phase
Application Area	Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Color Cosmetics, Gels, Hair Styling
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Vegan
Physical Form	Powder

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessFIX PNI73

It is a film-forming fixative. It creates a clear, flexible film on the hair that holds styles in place, controls frizz, and adds humidity resistance.

Use 7–12% for strong-hold gels or finishing sprays. For medium hold, 3–6% is typical; for light, brushable hold, start at 1–3%.

When properly balanced, it forms a smooth, non-tacky film that resists flaking. Overuse or inadequate plasticization can increase flake risk, so adjust level and plasticizers as needed.

Yes, with an appropriate grade and solvent system. Many builds use water/alcohol for faster dry; select the grade and solvent balance that suits your target sensorial.

Disperse into the water phase with good agitation until fully dissolved. Some grades benefit from a water/alcohol blend. For sensitive systems, add during cool-down below ~40 °C.

Yes. The polymer’s film helps resist moisture uptake, improving style retention and frizz control in humid environments.

Generally yes. As a non-ionic polymer, it shows broad compatibility with common conditioning agents, carbomers, and natural gums across typical styling pH ranges.

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