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Balance® Extra

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Balance® Extra polymer is a high molecular weight acrylate film-forming polymer specially engineered for low VOC aerosol systems and hair gel formulations. Its versatility extends to various hair styling products, including hair gels and aerosol hairsprays. This polymer excels in delivering stiffness and a strong, long-lasting hold even in humid conditions. Whether you're seeking the perfect hairstyle in any weather, Balance® Extra polymer is your solution.

INCI Name: Acrylates Copolymer

Functions: Film Former, Hair Fixative

Labeling Claims: Low VOC, Preservative-free

Certifications & Compliance: EU Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC

Benefit Claims: Compatibility, Corrosion Inhibition, Film Forming, Fixative, Formula Stability, Sprayability, Strong Hold

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Effective in formulations from 80% VOC to 0% VOC aerosol pump sprays, mousses and gels
  • Excellent hold properties across all applications
  • Excellent spray properties
  • Long term formulation stability
  • Preservative free

Applications & Uses

Use Level
0.5 - 5% (for Hair spray formulations), 0.5 - 18% (for Styling aids)
Recommended Applications
  • Balance® Extra polymer was primarily designed as a hair fixative for the concentrated low VOC aerosol hair spray systems.
  • The polymer functions across all styling applications to deliver hard holding films.
  • Balance® Extra polymer uses our low corrosion technology, which reduces the level of corrosion typically associated with emulsion polymers in high water aerosols.
  • In addition, Balance® Extra polymer is supplied as a 45% active liquid which is preservative free.
Compatability Data

Balance® Extra polymer can be blended with our other resins to tailor the formulation to your needs. If more stiffness and hold are desired, then blends with Amphomer® polymer family or Resyn® 28-2930 polymer can be made.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White emulsion
Compatible with
Hydrophobic alkali swellable emulsions type polymers
Polymer Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acidity1.4 - 1.6meq/g
pH2.0 - 3.5
Solid content44 - 46%
Viscositymax. 1000cps

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • Standard conditions
  • Protect from freezing
  • Keep containers sealed to prevent dirt and dust pick-up