POLYSURF 67 cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, film-former, and as a suspension agent. It is a nonionic water-soluble polymer that contains both hydroxyethyl and long-chain alkyl groups. It is known to associate with the hydrophobic groups of surfactants and other formulation ingredients.

PLASDONE™ S-630 POLYMER is a pharmaceutical oral care polymer which has excellent bioadhesion properties and is a tougher, more flexible film former than PVP. Plasdone™ S-630 VP/VA copolymer acts as a tablet binder in denture cleanser tablets.

ISP - SURFATHIX-N polymer by Ashland acts as a rheology modifier and surfactant. It is an acrylate-based technology with unique hydrophobic properties which brings clarity, thickening and suspension performance of particles and beads to cleansing products. It is compatible with a variety of ingredients commonly used in rinse off formulations including various surfactants, salts, and cationics. SurfaThix™ N polymer offers improved foam density (creamy lather), smoother dry-feel in finished formulations and can be easily rinsed-off. In hair care products, it offers improved dry comb in silicone containing shampoo, smooth feel on wet hair and enhanced detangling. Suggested for use in body and hand washes, facial cleansers and shampoo formulations.

ISP - ULTRATHIX 21 is self-wetting rheology modifier with improved electrolyte tolerance, excellent sensorial properties, emulsion stabilization and hydroalcoholic systems