Personal Care Ingredients

GANTREZ™ S-97 BF POLYMER is a methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymers produced by hydrolysis of (polymethylvinylether/maleic anhydride) copolymer. The free acid forms are water-soluble, giving clear and tacky films. Solution rheology can be modified by the addition of salts and bases. Gantrez polymers act as highly effective chelating agents for iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium ions; are excellent film formers and enhance hydrophilicity of surfaces. In hard surface cleaners, Gantrez S-97 polymer provides anti-fog properties and promotes long-lasting streak-free surfaces.

GERMABEN II is a clear, viscous liquid, is a convenient, ready-to-use complete antimicrobial preservative system with broad spectrum activity. It minimizes the problems associated with incorporating solid parabens. The solubilized combination of Germaben™ II with Methylparaben and Propylparaben is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and against yeast and mold.

OPTIPHEN 200 is a colorless to light yellow aqueous solution that contains the antimicrobial active phenoxyethanol. An additional booster increases the broad spectrum activity against micro-organisms. It can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations. The excellent pH compatibility allows use in acidic and slightly alkaline formulations. It is applicable for use in a variety of rinse off personal care preparations such as shampoos and conditioners.

N-HANCE 4572 Conditioning Polymer by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a conditioning and thickening agent. It is a medium charge density, high molecular weight cationic polymer composition with ability to deliver high levels of conditioning oil to hair or skin from cleansing formulations while allowing formulators to reduce active conditioning oil levels by 25-50%. Promotes wet and dry combing leaving the hair with a silky dry feel. It improves wet feel and increases the slip and lubricity of hair, important for reducing tangles. It can improve skin feel after bathing and showering.