Helps products hold their shape and creates a lightweight film on hair to keep styles in place throughout the day.
CAS #
26100-47-0
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the latter half of the 20th century for cosmetic thickening and suspension purposes. Created to provide stable, uniform texture in lotions and creams without traditional gelling agents.