Contemporary consumers are highly informed and are increasingly demanding a superior level of performance from their styling products. They seek lasting hold, adaptable flexibility, visual clarity, and textures that give them that clean feeling. For formulators, delivering that performance requires more than just creativity; it takes the right technology.
That’s where Corel Pharma’s Acryset® range of hair fixatives comes in. Designed to address ever-evolving hair styling trends, these innovative fixatives deliver superior results in various applications, including clear gels, waxes, light sprays, and mousses.
So, whether you’re formulating for definition, hold, or shine, Acryset® gives you the freedom to innovate without compromise.
Why Choose Acryset®?
When it comes to formulating standout hair styling products, flexibility and reliability are key. The Acryset® range delivers on both fronts, giving formulators the tools to create everything from lightweight sprays to high-hold gels and waxes with confidence.
Wide pH Compatibility
Acryset® hair fixatives perform effectively across a broad pH range (7.0–10.0), making them suitable for a variety of systems and simplifying formulation adjustments.
Flexible Formats: Liquid and Powder
With both ready-to-use liquid forms and a powder variant (Acryset®100P), the range supports diverse manufacturing processes and formulation needs. The powder format is particularly ideal for clear, water-based applications like sprays and mousses, offering excellent clarity and easy dispersion.
Meet the Range
Acryset® FS
INCI: Acrylates Crosspolymer-3
Acryset® FS is a water-dispersible fixative polymer designed for hair styling formulations that demand both performance and elegance. When combined with a carbomer thickener, it forms a 3D gel network, delivering structural integrity and tailored hold strength, from soft to ultra-firm.
Formulators will appreciate its smooth flow, excellent clarity, and non-tacky finish, while users benefit from long-lasting curl retention and high humidity resistance. Ideal for transparent hair gels and waxes, Acryset® FS brings reliable hold and premium aesthetics together in one solution.
Acryset® One
INCI: Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer
Acryset® One is a fixative and thickener in a single polymer, delivering a rich texture and consistent hold. Designed as an all-in-one solution for creams, gels, and waxes, it is compatible with anionic, nonionic and cationic styling resins to form robust styling products with the added benefit of low flaking properties.
Acryset® One provides superior holding power, maintaining curls for up to 48 hours even under high-humidity conditions. Its excellent clarity, non-tacky feel, and humidity resistance make it the preferred choice over conventional fixatives, delivering premium styling performance and durability.
Acryset® 100P
INCI: Acrylates Copolymer
Acryset® 100P is a water-dispersible powder fixative ideal for transparent, water-based hair styling formulations like sprays, mousses, and lotions. Its easy dispersibility, combined with excellent film-forming ability even at small quantities, makes it especially suitable for aerosol-based and pump spray applications.
Formulators can achieve clear, tack-free finishes with flexible hold and strong humidity resistance – all while benefiting from storage and transport advantages offered by the powder format.
Acryset® range summary
| Grade | INCI Name | Total Solid Content | Working pH Range | Solution (%) at pH 7.3–7.8 | Viscosity (cps) | Usage Level (%) | General Applications |
| Acryset FS | Acrylate Crosspolymer-3 | 30% | 7.0–10.0 | 4.0 | 8,000–15,000 | 4.0–6.2 | Transparent hair waxes, hair gels |
| Acryset® One | Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer | 30% | 7.0–9.0 | 4.0 | – | 4.0–8.0 | Transparent hair waxes, gels, and creams |
| Acryset®100P | Acrylates Copolymer | – | 7.0–10.0 | – | – | 4.0–8.0 | Aerosol hair sprays, pump sprays, mousses, lotions |
Endless Styling Possibilities with Acryset®
From crystal-clear gels and waxes to lightweight sprays, mousses, and styling creams, the Acryset® range supports a wide variety of hair styling applications. Whether you’re formulating for flexible movement, firm hold, or frizz control, these polymers deliver the performance and aesthetic qualities modern consumers expect.
With options in both liquid and powder formats and broad pH compatibility that suit everything from pump sprays to rich creams, Acryset® is the ideal toolkit for formulators who value both technical reliability and formulation ease.
If you’re looking to develop or enhance your hair styling formulations, HARKE UK & Ireland is here to help! Our technical team can support you with guidance, samples, and formulation advice to bring your concepts to life.
Reach out today to discover how the Acryset® range can enhance your next product.
