Gafquat™ 755N polymer by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a fixative and conditioning agent. It is a quaternized copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate. It provides excellent lubricity on wet hair and ease of combing and detangling on dry hair. It forms clear, non-tacky, continuous films and helps build body to hair while leaving it manageable. It improves skin feel, provides smoothness during application and skin conditioning. Gafquat™ 755N polymer is suggested for use in mousses, gels, styling sprays (non-aerosol), novelty stylers, leave-in conditioning lotions, body care, color cosmetics, and facial care applications.

Aquaflex™ XL-30 is an amphoteric polymer with unique flexible film properties that demonstrate benefits in volume boosting and durable hold on hair. It acts as a film former and hair fixative that helps to enhance curls and has an excellent high humidity curl retention. It also creates a barrier to shield against exposure to certain common airborne pollutants and the effects of urban living, while enhancing a smooth feel and natural hair luster.

BELSIL® DM 9819NB is an anionic/non-ionic emulsion of a high-viscosity dimethiconol (approx. 1000000 to 1800000 mm 2 /s). BELSIL® DM 9819NB is excellent conditioning additives, especially when formulated into rinse-off as well as leave-in conditioners. They improve wet and dry combability as well as the wet and dry feel of the hair. BELSIL® DM 9819NB also provides condi-tioning benefits when used in other formulations such as shampoos and styling aids.