Personal Care Ingredients

ASH PVP/VA W-735 by Ashland Specialty Chemical is a film former. It is produced by the free-radical polymerization of monomers in the ratio of 70/30 (VP/VA). It offers strong & stiff hold, enhanced high humidity curl retention and good propellant compatibility. 

STYLEZE W-20 polymer by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a film former and foam stabilizer. Exhibits excellent adhesion to high energy substrates and forms flexible, elastic, low-tack and heat-resistant films. It stabilizes foam through its ability to reduce surface tension.

GAFQUAT 755N-O is a film-forming cationic designed especially for use in personal care. It can be used to create innovative hair care products offering both fixative and conditioning benefits. In skin care products, Gafquat polymers contribute a smooth, silky feel to skin.

PVP-VA E-735 by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a film forming agent. It forms transparent, flexible and oxygen permeable films which adhere to glass, plastic and metal. It offers strong & stiff hold, enhanced high humidity curl retention and good propellant compatibility. PVP-VA E-735 finds application in formulating hair care products like hairsprays, colorants, mousses, gels, styling lotions/creams and novelty stylers. It is a 50% solution of linear and random polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate (PVP/VA) copolymer in ethanol. It is produced by the free-radical polymerization of monomers in the ratio of 70/30 (VP/VA).