Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Hair Styling Products

DOWSIL(TM) 969 Emulsion is a 30% cationic emulsion of an amine functional silicone polymer. The amodimethicone polymer is delivered in an opaque, low viscosity liquid. This emulsion was developed as a conditioning additive for hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, styling aids and hair colorants. This product provides conditioning benefits on dry and wet hair as well as slipperiness on wet hair. It is also provides heat protection benefits allowing to preserve hair resistance to breakage. DOWSIL 969 Emulsion facilitates styling since it allows to have more aligned hair after blow drying and to reduce the number of iron passes to optimum straightening. It also enables straightened hair to maintain much longer its styling. DOWSIL 969 Emulsion provides good stability with dilution.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 50 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.

DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 Non-Ionic Emulsion has been designed as a unique way of incorporating high (> 120 x 106 mm²/s) viscosity silicone polymer into water based systems. DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 offers a rich feel, wash-off resistance, and film barrier properties in skin care applications; it provides a superior foam profile and skin feel in body washes; it also provides smoothness, detangling, enhanced fragranced intensity in hair care. Additionally, DOWSIL(TM) HMW 2220 Non-Ionic Emulsion can be used as a viscosity builder in water-in-silicone systems.

A bio-based polymer, derived from corn that allows flexibility in hair care styling from stiff hold to subtle definition and textures from waxes to sprays. It is also non-GMO and suitable for Vegan Beauty. Features & Benefits Starch-based film-forming biopolymer Ideal solution for formulators seeking environmentally-friendly ingredients Easy-to-use powder in water-based formulations Aqueous dispersion forms a natural film on the hair Ability to achieve a range of hold levels with excellent esthetics Imparts styling durability Excellent humidity resistance and curl retention over 8 hours Compatible with gelling agents such as carbomer, xanthan gum and acrylates- based rheology modifiers Cost-effective styling polymer

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 500 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.

This product delivers light to strong conditioning to hair and controlled deposit of actives. It also enables the formulation of clear shampoos with no build-up on hair and avoids volume-down effects and is recommended for shampoos with submicron particle size silicones or those without silicones. Features & Benefits Substantive to hair and skin Medium to strong conditioning Enables deposition of silicone Minimal build-up on hair, volume friendly Hair repair Split end mending from anionic and amphoteric shampoo systems Can be formulated into clear shampoo systems Can be formulated into opacified shampoo systems

FOAMYSENSE(TM) Polymers are linear, high molecular weight, poly(ethylene oxide) polymers that are supplied as white powders. These nonionic polymers bring hydrodynamic drag reduction and a slippery feel to personal care products. FOAMYSENSE(TM) Polymers also boost foam volume and enhance foam creaminess for an excellent in-use experience.

​​A bio-derived & biodegradable cationic cellulosic polymer that can be used as principal conditioning agent or in combination with other conditioning ingredients in conditioners, leave-on products and shampoos. Features & Benefits Provides equivalent hair conditioning to some silicones Enhances dry and wet hair combing especially on damaged hair Restores hair hydrophobicity Reduces hair breakage Improves hair alignment and manageability Enhances silicone deposition on hair especially on damaged hair Provides soft styling benefit (ie. curl retention) in leave-on formulations Ease of formulation – no emulsification needed Enables clear products Acts as rheology modifier Helps increase natural content of formulation

MaizeCare™ Clarity Polymer is a non-GMO, bio-derived hair fixative polymer with exceptional clarity, humidity resistance, durability, and frizz control. It is a biodegradable polymer with film-forming properties that provide a non-tacky feel when styling. The corn-based ingredient can be used as a high-performing fixative polymer that offers curl retention, hair stiffness, and carbomer compatibility for crystal clear formulations.

ACULYN(TM) 28 Rheology Modifier is an anionic associative rheology modifier developed specifically for hair and skin care applications. The polymer is a liquid, cold-processable product that instantaneously thickens upon neutralization, providing ease of handling and increased manufacturing efficiency. ACULYN(TM) 28 Rheology Modifier is designed for clear formulations and is compatible with nonionic, anionic, Zwitterionic and some cationic ingredients, as well as peroxide and electrolytes.

FOAMYSENSE(TM) 205 Polymer is a linear, high molecular weight, water soluble, poly(ethylene oxide) polymer that is supplied as a white powder. These nonionic polymers bring hydrodynamic drag reduction and a slippery feel to personal care products. FOAMYSENSE(TM) 205 Polymer also boosts foam volume and enhance foam creaminess for an excellent in-use experience.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane polymer. It spreads easily on both skin and hair, and it imparts a soft and velvety feel in personal care applications.

DOWSIL(TM) 2-2078 Fluid is a liquid amino phenyl silicone resin designed to deliver long lasting shine, heat protection, and color protection in hair care applications. It can also provide straightening enhancement when used in lye relaxers. DOWSIL™ 2-2078 can also improve the substantivity of lip sticks and nail varnishes.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 2 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading and unique volatility characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless and non-greasy.

DOWSIL(TM) EL-9048 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of crosslinked silicone elastomer in cyclopentasiloxane. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. This elastomer blend has been designed to not give a balling effect when rubbed on the skin. DOWSIL™ 9045 Silicone Elastomer Blend can also be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

FOAMYSENSE(TM) 301 Polymer is a linear, high molecular weight, water soluble, poly(ethylene oxide) polymer that is supplied as a white powder. These nonionic polymers bring hydrodynamic drag reduction and a slippery feel to personal care products. FOAMYSENSE(TM) 301 Polymer also boosts foam volume and enhance foam creaminess for an excellent in-use experience.

DOWSIL(TM) 5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion is a 22% nonionic emulsion containing a quaternized amino-functional silicone polymer. This formulation is designed as a conditioning additive for hair care products, including shampoos, conditioners, and styling aids. The product facilitates easy formulation and maintains stability upon dilution.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 10 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics and soft feel. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy.

XIAMETER(TM) OFX-5220 Fluid is a liquid silicone glycol copolymer. XIAMETER(TM) OFX-5220 Fluid is a resin modifier that can be used with hair fixative products such as hairsprays, mousses, setting lotions and styling gels. Resins modified with XIAMETER™ OFX-5220 Fluid demonstrate improved hold when compared to resins without the modifier, making it ideal for formulating hair styling products with strong hold. XIAMETER™ OFX-5220 Fluid also allows formulators to create resins that are softer, more flexible, and less tacky.

DOWSIL(TM) 9546 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of crosslinked silicone elastomers in cyclopentasiloxane and high molecular weight linear silicone. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. DOWSIL™ 9040 Silicone Elastomer Blend can be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

DOWSIL(TM) 9045 Silicone Elastomer Blend is a mixture of crosslinked silicone elastomer in cyclopentasiloxane. It provides dry smoothness, quick absorption, and a light silky feel on the skin. This elastomer blend has been designed to not give a balling effect when rubbed on the skin. DOWSIL(TM) 9045 Silicone Elastomer Blend can also be used as a thickening agent in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone formulations.

CELLOSIZE(TM) Texture 40-0100 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a multifunctional water-soluble, biobased polymer that enhances foams, forms films, thickens and stabilizes. This product is cold water dispersible, offers excellent electrolyte tolerance, and makes clear solutions in water. Applications for this product include body washes and facial cleansers, shampoos, liquid hand soaps, shaving creams and foams, hair styling mousses and sulfate-free cleansing products.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 300,000 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer used in personal care applications. The high-molecular-weight dimethicone provides easy combing and detangling for wet or dry hair, and adds softness, smoothness and gloss.

XIAMETER(TM) OFX-8220 Fluid is an amino functional polydimethylsiloxane. The highly basic nature of the primary amine groups on trimethylsilylamodimethicone causes this silicone polymer to develop a net positive charge in aqueous systems over a wide pH range (approximately 1 to 10.5). Consequently XIAMETER(TM) OFX-8220 Fluid is substantive to hair and useful for delivering shine, gloss, combing, and smoothness benefits in hair care applications. XIAMETER™ OFX-8220 Fluid is also suitable for clear products such as clear conditioning shampoos.

DOWSIL(TM) 979 Emulsion is a 50% non-ionic emulsion of an amino functional silicone polymer that delivers superior conditioning in all hair types. It also offers reduced hair breakage, improved color retention, faster blow drying, and enhanced hair feel. DOWSIL(TM) 979 Emulsion is compatible with all conventional surfactant systems including both sulfate and sulfate-free formulations.It can be used across a wide range of product formats includingLiquid shampoosPowder shampoosRinse-off conditionersLeave-in conditionersStyling conditionersHair colorants

ACULYN(TM) 2051 Rheology Modifier is an inverse (water-in-oil) emulsion of sodium polyacrylate in dimethicone. This emulsion contains two surfactants, one to stabilize the thickening agent and the other to help bring the polymer into contact with the aqueous phase of the formulation. When the product is added to water, the polymer expands into the water phase to thicken and give stability to the preparation. As the formulation thickens, the oil-phase ingredients are emulsified and stabilized.

FOAMYSENSE(TM) N3000 Polymer is a linear, high molecular weight, water soluble, poly(ethylene oxide) polymer that is supplied as a white powder. These nonionic polymers bring hydrodynamic drag reduction and a slippery feel to personal care products. FOAMYSENSE(TM) N3000 Polymer also boosts foam volume and enhance foam creaminess for an excellent in-use experience.

Beauté by Roquette® ST 720 Starch is a water-soluble, transparent film-forming agent designed for high performance hair care products. Benefits Plant-based alternative to synthetic polymers (PVP, PVA, silicon resins) or modified cellulose Creates a flexible, smooth, and continuous barrier Reduces frizz Delivers long-lasting curl retention Provides an effective barrier against atmospheric pollutants Prevents color transfer Leaves a smooth feel on skin Features Produced from pea starch Non-occlusive film

A silicone dispersant for hydrophobized powder (fine particles, pigments, …) into water phase with carboxy modified functionality. It does not contain ethylene oxide and propylene oxide functionalities. It can be also used as an additive of W/O formulation for easy to wash out by soap and as emulsifier for O/W emulsions. Features & Benefits Dispersant for hydrophobized powder in water solution Good water repellency, but easy to remove by soap Si/W and Oil/W silicone emulsifier Non-diluted emulsifier Smaller particle emulsions can be achieved Surface treatment agent Cold or hot processing

XIAMETER™ MEM-0949 Emulsion is a versatile solution for hair treatment products. Easily incorporated into formulations, this emulsion is water-dilutable, making it convenient to use. It reduces combing time on wet hair and imparts a lightweight effect on dried hair. Ideal for leave-on and styling products, it serves as an exceptional conditioning additive. Additionally, it's suitable for various applications, including perms and colorants, making it a multi-purpose choice.

DOWSIL(TM) CE-7080 Smart Style has a unique cross-linked structure and amino functionality that provides conditioning and styling. It has been designed for leave-in conditioners and hair styling applications such as mousses, hair sprays, creams, and gels. This product provides excellent styling properties such as curl retention, curl memory, and definition. It also provides conditioning benefits such as dry combability and smoothness. Furthermore, this product provides a more flexible hold with a minimal residue feel on hair.

DOWSIL(TM) AP-8568 Amino Fluid is an aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane. The organic-like nature of the primary amine groups on amodimethicone causes this silicone polymer to have affinity for hair, which results in a product with benefits such as conditioning, heat protection, and feel.

HydroxySHIELD™ Polymer is an innovative hydroxyamino functionalized silicone that delivers exceptional conditioning of damaged hair surface, restoring hair’s hydrophobic state, providing reduced breakage and ease of styling benefits. Features & Benefits Exceptional conditioning Reduced dry friction Improved wet & dry combing Reduced breakage Long-lasting hydrophobicity Fast drying Ease of styling Improved alignment Color protection Heat protection Non-yellowing in formulation Solvent is readily biodegradable

STEPANQUAT® GA 90 is a quaternary compound utilized as a conditioning agent in hair conditioners, skin care products, and household and industrial fabric softeners. It's derived from natural and plant-based sources, bio-based, and suitable for applications such as body washes, detanglers, fabric softeners, facial cleansers, hair conditioners, hair styling products, and textile softeners.