Eastman AQ™ 48 Ultra Polymer was designed specifically for use as a hair fixative in 55% VOC hairspray. Therefore, it is more compatible with higher levels of alcohol than Eastman AQ™ 38S or 55S, and has good wash out with shampooing. AQ 48 polymer provides excellent hold at high humidity in aerosol and pump hairsprays, as well as in clear styling gels.

BELSIL® TMS 803 is the co-hydrolysis product of tetraalkoxysilane (Q unit) and trimethylethoxysilane (M unit). The chemical structure of BELSIL® TMS 803 can be seen as a three-dimensional network of polysilic acid units, which are endblocked with trimethylsilyl groups.

In sunscreen, skincare and color cosmetic applications, the Trimethylsiloxysilicate BELSIL® TMS 803 is an excellent water resistant additive and helps to hold pigments in place. It prevents agglomeration and maintains free-flowing characteristics in loose powder products.

In hair care compositions, the silicone resin provides volume and body, while imparting humidity resistance to the hair.