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Aquaflex™ XL-30 is an amphoteric film former that has enhanced substantivity. It can be formulated into hair care, cosmetics, and antiperspirants.
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Product Overview
INCI Polyimide-1
Aquaflex™ XL-30 is specifically designed for use in hair care applications providing multifunctional benefits for styling products to help build volume. It also provides curl, volume, and wear resistance in mascaras.
Aquaflex™ XL-30 is specifically designed for use in hair care applications providing multifunctional benefits for styling products to help build volume. It also provides curl, volume, and wear resistance in mascaras.
Product Specifications
Form: 30% aqueous solution, hazy straw yellow
pH: 8.8
Ionic charge: amphoteric
Use level: 0.25 - 4.0% solids
pH: 8.8
Ionic charge: amphoteric
Use level: 0.25 - 4.0% solids
Features & Benefits
Volume and root boost
Synergistic high humidity curl retention when used with typical thickeners
Enhances and defines curls
Creates flexible films
Flexibility hair styling
Durable hold
Dry films on hair are smooth
Low to medium tack during dry down
Enhances a smooth feel and natural hair luster
No neutralization needed
Easy dispersibility
Compatible with a ride range of raw materials
Easy to use
Water and alcohol compatible
Compatible with carbomer-based gels
Creates a barrier to shielf against exposure to certain common airborne pollutants and the effects of urban living
Vegan suitable
Synergistic high humidity curl retention when used with typical thickeners
Enhances and defines curls
Creates flexible films
Flexibility hair styling
Durable hold
Dry films on hair are smooth
Low to medium tack during dry down
Enhances a smooth feel and natural hair luster
No neutralization needed
Easy dispersibility
Compatible with a ride range of raw materials
Easy to use
Water and alcohol compatible
Compatible with carbomer-based gels
Creates a barrier to shielf against exposure to certain common airborne pollutants and the effects of urban living
Vegan suitable
Problems Solved
Flat hair with no volume
Effects of urban living on the hair
Effects of urban living on the hair
Applications
Hair styling
Gels
Spray gels
Lotions
Creams
Pomades
Waxes
Pastes
Root lift spray
Spray foam
Spray mousses
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair treatments
Hair colorants
Relaxers
Antiperspirant
Mascara
Gels
Spray gels
Lotions
Creams
Pomades
Waxes
Pastes
Root lift spray
Spray foam
Spray mousses
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair treatments
Hair colorants
Relaxers
Antiperspirant
Mascara
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