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Zschimmer & Schwarz: Personal Care

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Competence from top to toe: when it comes to personal hygiene, quality cannot be compromised. And this is precisely the philosophy of Zschimmer & Schwarz: our versatile products for skin and hair care, cosmetics and toiletries produce guaranteed results for a well-groomed, beautiful and colorful life. We offer customers all over the world tailor-made chemical specialities which are precisely fit to meet their requirements and the demands of their target groups.

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BIOTRAN

BIOTRAN SMART WAX

BIOTRAN SMART WAX is a naturally derived film-former providing wear resistance to color cosmetics and has a natural origin content of 87% according to ISO 16128.

Applications: Color Cosmetics, Beauty & Care

Product Families: Film Formers, Functionals

INCI Name: Butyl Acrylate/Isobornyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax

End Uses: Lip Care Products, Foundation, Eye Liner, Eye Shadow, Mascara

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived

Benefit Claims: Moisturizing, Durable, Transfer Resistant, Rub Resistant, Wear Resistant, Film Forming

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ZETEMOL

ZETEMOL COLOUR HERO

ZETEMOL COLOUR HERO is the new dispersing agent, especially recommended for color cosmetic applications, with enhanced sensorial properties.

Applications: Sun Care, Color Cosmetics, Beauty & Care

Product Families: Conditioners & Emollients, Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants, Functionals

INCI Name: Octyldodecyl PCA, Myristyl Lactate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

End Uses: After Sun Products

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Good Wetting Properties, Specific Sensory Performance, Improved Texture, Spreadability, Improved Stability, Prevents Agglomeration, Easy Dispersability

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BIOTRAN

BIOTRAN SMART WAX

BIOTRAN SMART WAX is a naturally derived film-former providing wear resistance to color cosmetics and has a natural origin content of 87% according to ISO 16128.

Applications: Color Cosmetics, Beauty & Care

Product Families: Film Formers, Functionals

INCI Name: Butyl Acrylate/Isobornyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax

End Uses: Lip Care Products, Foundation, Eye Liner, Eye Shadow, Mascara

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived

Benefit Claims: Moisturizing, Durable, Transfer Resistant, Rub Resistant, Wear Resistant, Film Forming

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ZETEMOL

ZETEMOL COLOUR HERO

ZETEMOL COLOUR HERO is the new dispersing agent, especially recommended for color cosmetic applications, with enhanced sensorial properties.

Applications: Sun Care, Color Cosmetics, Beauty & Care

Product Families: Conditioners & Emollients, Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants, Functionals

INCI Name: Octyldodecyl PCA, Myristyl Lactate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

End Uses: After Sun Products

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Good Wetting Properties, Specific Sensory Performance, Improved Texture, Spreadability, Improved Stability, Prevents Agglomeration, Easy Dispersability

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INCI Name:Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Functions:Film Former
Benefit Claims:Fast Drying, Easy Removal, Durable, Improves Cohesion, Good Transparency, Suppleness, Smear-Proof, Excellent Flexibility, Shine Enhancing, Easy Dispersability, Long Wear, Film Forming, Non-Tacky, Excellent Adhesive Properties, Long Lasting, Water Repellency, Binding, Smudge Proof, Non-Flaking, Quick Setting, Gloss, Transfer Resistant, Gloss Enhancement, Improves Hydrophobic Properties, Rub Resistant, Soft Feel

SYNTRAN® 5778 is based on a patented bimodal technology with film forming properties. This unique interpenetrating network with two different ionic structures increases the adhesion, decreases the setting time, and still allows a controlled removability without compromising the good water resistance. According to the application and the objective the SYNTRAN® 5778 can be used between 5 and 70 percent.

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INCI Name:Polyacrylate-21
Functions:Film Former
Benefit Claims:Excellent Flexibility, Soft Feel, Shine Enhancing, Freezing Resistant, Improves Dispersion, Easy Dispersability, Long Wear, Film Forming, Fast Drying, Excellent Adhesive Properties, Long Lasting, Water Repellency, Binding, Smudge Proof, Non-Flaking, Durable, Improves Cohesion, Gloss, Good Transparency, Suppleness, Transfer Resistant, Smear-Proof, Gloss Enhancement

SYNTRAN® 5762 is a film-forming material providing benefits in many applications. Through a proprietary polymerization process with a selection of functional groups, ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ INTERPOLYMER’s technology improves the properties of adhesion, cohesion, gloss, flexibility, dispersion, and water resistance. The film formers offered by ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ INTERPOLYMER are used in a wide range of cosmetics and skin care products by many international companies. Depending on the application and the objective, SYNTRAN® 5762 can be used in a formulation at a level of 5 to 70 percent.

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SYNTRAN® 5760CG

INCI Name:Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Functions:Film Former
Benefit Claims:Excellent Flexibility, Soft Feel, Shine Enhancing, Freezing Resistant, Improves Dispersion, Easy Dispersability, Long Wear, Film Forming, Fast Drying, Excellent Adhesive Properties, Long Lasting, Water Repellency, Binding, Smudge Proof, Non-Flaking, Durable, Improves Cohesion, Gloss, Good Transparency, Suppleness, Transfer Resistant, Smear-Proof, Dispersing, Gloss Enhancement

SYNTRAN® 5760CG is a film-forming material providing benefits in many applications. Through a proprietary polymerization process with a selection of functional groups, ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ INTERPOLYMER’s technology improves the properties of adhesion, cohesion, gloss, flexibility, dispersion, and water resistance. The film formers offered by ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ INTERPOLYMER are used in a wide range of cosmetics and skin care products by many international companies. Depending on the application and the objective, SYNTRAN® 5760CG can be used in a formulation at a level of 5 to 70 percent.

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INCI Name:Polystyrene
Functions:Opacifier
Benefit Claims:Compatibility, Brightening, Acidic pH Stable, Rich Feel, Opacifying, Densifying Effect, Improved Whiteness, Formula Stability, Creamy Texture

SYNTRAN® 5900 is a water-based emulsion that modifies the visual appearance of personal care products from clear to opaque without affecting the other desired properties of the formula. SYNTRAN® opacifiers give whiteness and density at significant low levels (from 0.1 to 1.0 percent as supplied) with excellent formulation stability. SYNTRAN® 5900 is slowly added to the base product under agitation at the end of the manufacturing cycle (i.e., after final adjustment). A stability control is recommended.

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INCI Name:Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
CAS Number:25034-86-0, 25085-34-1, 27306-39-4, 9010-92-8
Functions:Opacifier

SYNTRAN® 5905 is a water-based emulsion that modifies the visual appearance of personal care products from clear to opaque without affecting the other desired properties of the formula. SYNTRAN® opacifiers give whiteness and density at significant low levels (from 0.1 to 1.0 percent as supplied) with excellent formulation stability. SYNTRAN® 5905 is slowly added to the base product under agitation at the end of the manufacturing cycle (i.e., after final adjustment). A stability control is recommended.

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INCI Name:Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Functions:Film Former
Benefit Claims:Ease of Formulation, Tactility, Fast Drying, Skin Barrier, Improves Skin Elasticity, Thermal Stability, Durable, Ease of Styling, Substantivity, Improves Cohesion, Good Transparency, Suppleness, Curl Retention, Smear-Proof, Imparts Lubricity, Excellent Flexibility, Shine Enhancing, Easy Dispersability, Long Wear, High Elasticity, Moisture Retention, Film Forming, Formula Stability, Moisture Barrier, Excellent Adhesive Properties, Long Lasting, Water Repellency, Binding, Smudge Proof, Non-Flaking, Transfer Resistant, Gloss Enhancement, Soft Feel
Labeling Claims:Wax-free

SYNTRAN® 5288 is based on a patented olefin grafted technology. An amorphous functional acrylic polymer section is grafted onto a crystalline polyethylene backbone. The crystalline portion provides barrier, moisture retention, elasticity, and tactile attributes such as lubricity and "feel". The amorphous portion provides film formation, adhesion, substantivity, and formulation flexibility. The grafting technology results in a uniform film with the benefits of both chemistries. Its recommended use level is 5 to 55 percent as supplied.

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SYNTRAN® EX149PE

INCI Name:Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Functions:Stabilizer, Dispersant
Benefit Claims:Stabilizing, Improves Dispersion, Good Wetting Properties, Gloss Enhancement, Dispersing, Gloss, Compatibility, Low Odor, Strong Hold, Easy To Use

SYNTRAN® EX149PE is a liquid solution consisting of a water-based styrene-acrylic polymer, serving as a dispersant primarily recommended for pigment dispersion. Adhering to standards like Credo Clean and Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, it functions as a stabilizer and dispersing agent, offering benefits such as gloss enhancement, improved dispersion, low odor, ease of use, compatibility, strong hold, good wetting properties, and effective stabilization.

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SYNTRAN® 5620CG

INCI Name:Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Functions:Film Former
Benefit Claims:Long Wear, Durable, Hardening, Gloss, Film Forming, Fast Drying, Excellent Adhesive Properties, Gloss Enhancement, Excellent Flexibility, Long Lasting, Water Repellency

SYNTRAN® 5620CG has been developed for advanced water-based nail polishes. Through a proprietary technology designated SAFE - a “State-of-the-art” Acrylate Film-forming Emulsion - ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ INTERPOLYMER offers an alternative to solvent based nail polishes. Polishes based on SYNTRAN® 5620CG exhibit superior gloss, quick drying time, good water resistance, adequate hardness, excellent adhesion, and long-lasting wear properties.

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SYNTRAN® KL219CG

INCI Name:Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Functions:Solubilizer, Stabilizer, Film Former, Dispersant, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Co-Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Preservative-free
Benefit Claims:Water Repellency, High Elasticity, Gloss Enhancement, Dispersing, Transfer Resistant, Gloss, Viscosity Boosting, Shine & Radiance, Stabilizing, Shine Enhancing, Excellent Flexibility, Long Wear, Easy Dispersability, Solubilizing, Suppleness, Good Transparency, Durable, Film Forming, Hardening, Binding, Long Lasting, Excellent Adhesive Properties, Fast Drying, Improves Cohesion, Non-Flaking, Good Wetting Properties, Smear-Proof, Smudge Proof, Emulsifying, Easy Removal, Formula Stability, Levelling, Soft Feel

SYNTRAN® KL219CG is a clear solution polymer in water with dispersing and film forming properties. The polymer is a good companion product to improve pigment dispersion, avoid aggregates, and solve the wetting issues. It enhances certain characteristics of the film such as leveling, gloss, hardness, and removability.

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SYNTRAN® branded consumer specialty polymers are designed so that formulators may create value and differentiate their products within the Personal Care marketplace including Sun Care, Skin Care, Hair Care, Cosmetics and Toiletries. Syntran Polymeric Opacifiers have been specifically designed for use in personal care products. They impart a milky white appearance in products such as shampoos and conditioners, and bath and shower gels. They deliver improved performance and convenience at a lower total formulation cost. Syntran Opacifiers offer formulators increased flexibility to produce a superior end product with a balance between appearance and cost.

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End Uses:Hand Wash

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INCI Name:Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

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End Uses:Liquid Soap

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