MaizeCare(TM) Style Polymer

1 of 4 products in this brand

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

INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Functions: Film Former

Ingredient Origin: Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Benefit Claims: Cost Effective, Curl Retention, Ease of Styling, Easy To Use, Excellent Flexibility, Excellent Water Dispersion, Frizz Control, Humidity defying, Improved Texture, Non-Flaking, Non-Irradiated, Sebum Absorption, Shape Retention

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Bio-based, Biodegradable, Buy Now, CMR Substances-free, Environmentally Friendly, Metal-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Organic, Porcine-free, Preservative-free, Sustainable, TSE-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, ISO 16128, Organic Certified, RSPO Supply Chain Certified

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
8029-43-4
EC No.
232-436-4

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Skin Care Applications
Use Level
0.5 - 5
Applications
  • Styling gel, cream, wax, water spray
How to Use
  • MaizeCare™ Style Polymer is an easy-to-use powder that can be dispersed in water at room temperature with mixing at low shear. The solution can be heated to increase the rate of dispersion.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brookfield Viscosity (25% Solids at RT)1150 - 1650cPs
Moisture Content5.0 - 10.0%

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Limitations
  • This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses.

Safety & Health

Health And Environmental Information
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Customer Notice
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Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • 25 kg multilayer bags.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Handling Precautions
  • Product safety information required for safe use is not included in this document. Before handling, read Product and Safety data sheets and container labels for safe use, physical and health hazard information. The safety data sheet is available on the dow website at dow.com, or from your dow sales application engineer, or distributor, or by calling dow customer service.
Usable Life and Storage
  • Store product in tightly-closed original packaging at temperatures recommended on the product label and protect from humidity.
Disposal Considerations
  • Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.
  • It is the user’s responsibility to verify that treatment and disposal procedures comply with local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Contact your Dow Technical Representative for more information.