Cosmetics & Toiletries

N-HANCE BF 17 Cationic Guar by Ashland Specialty Chemical is a thickener and conditioning agent. It is boron-free & cross-linked with glyoxal which differentiates it from typical cationic guars. This quaternary polymer is a medium-cationic-substitution, high-molecular-weight polymer which is substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair. N-Hance™ BF-17 Cationic Guar is designed for use in shampoos and body washes. Upon dilution of the surfactants with water, the cationic guar will complex with the anionic surfactants. The complex will deposit cosmetically effective levels of ingredients such as silicone or emollient oils onto hair and skin.

N-HANCE CCG 45 Cationic Guar by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a conditioning agent. Exhibits low molecular weight and optimized charge density. It enables excellent skin feel and conditioning without build up. Provides tangle-free wet combing and silky dry hair feel.

ISP - OPTIPHEN MIT PLUS by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a preservative. It is effective against gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold. Shows excellent heat stability, work across a wide pH window and easy solubilization in water. It is not based on paraben, formaldehyde or halogens.

OPTIPHEN PLUS preservative by Ashland Specialty Chemical is a preservative. It is free of paraben, formaldehyde or halogens. It provides broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, fungi and mold. It offers excellent heat stability, work across a wide pH window and easy solubilization in water.