Products in Nail Care: Film Former

Avalure™ UR 450 polymer is a water-dispersible film-forming polymer that produces water-resistant films for mascara, nail polish, and liquid makeup applications. It features the ability to disperse pigments effectively, providing high gloss in the finished products. Additionally, it promotes a uniform distribution of organic UV filters, enhancing the protective properties of the cosmetics.

Avalure™ AC 120 polymer is a water-dispersible film-forming polymer that produces water-resistant films for mascara, nail polish, and liquid makeup applications. It is preserved with a blend of methylparaben, benzyl alcohol, and propylene glycol. This polymer offers high-gloss finishes and can be easily removed with soap and water.

BELSIL® PMS MK Powder is a solid silicone resin that is free from solvents. This silicone resin is extensively cross-linked and is mainly employed for its ability to form films. It offers enhanced water resistance and serves as a valuable processing aid in pigment grinding and pressed powder applications. Additionally, it prevents agglomeration and preserves the smooth flow of loose powder products, making it particularly advantageous for powder-filling devices.

BELSIL® R 220 is a solid phenyl silicone resin primarily designed as a film former for color cosmetic applications, with a specific focus on nail polish. It combines the desirable film-forming properties of silicone resins with a remarkable high gloss and shine. Thanks to the presence of phenyl groups, BELSIL® R 220 achieves a significantly higher level of gloss compared to standard silicone resins. Moreover, when compared to other phenylated silicone resins, BELSIL® R 220 exhibits improved solubility, particularly in solvents commonly utilized in nail polish formulations like ethyl acetate and butyl acetate.

BELSIL® SPR 45 VP is a solvent-free phenyl silicone resin specifically designed as a film former for cosmetic applications. It combines the desirable film-forming properties of silicone resins with a remarkable high gloss and shine. The presence of phenyl groups contributes to its high refractive index, resulting in up to 50% higher gloss compared to standard silicone resins.

BELSIL® eco TMS 803 is a co-hydrolysis product derived from tetraalkoxysilane (Q unit) and trimethylethoxysilane (M unit). Its chemical structure forms a three-dimensional network of polysilic acid units, which are capped with trimethylsilyl groups. Some residual ethoxy and hydroxy functionalities are also present. This product is based on renewable raw materials and adheres to the "TÜV NORD Standard REDcert²." It is a white powder that is manufactured to be largely free of aromatic solvents like toluene. It possesses excellent rheological properties thanks to its low content of fine dust particles and uniform particle size distribution, ensuring good flowability. Additionally, BELSIL® eco TMS 803 can be blended with polydimethylsiloxanes.

BELSIL® TMS 803 is a co-hydrolysis product derived from tetraalkoxysilane (Q unit) and trimethylethoxysilane (M unit). Its chemical structure forms a three-dimensional network of polysilic acid units, which are endblocked with trimethylsilyl groups. There are residual ethoxy and hydroxy functionalities present. This product is a white powder manufactured to be substantially free of aromatic solvents like toluene. With its low content of fine dust particles and uniform particle size, BELSIL® TMS 803 demonstrates excellent rheological properties, particularly in terms of flowability. It can be blended with polydimethylsiloxanes for compounding purposes.

BELSIL® P 1101 is a silicone-organic hybrid material that is available as a 50% solution in denatured ethanol. It serves as a hair styling and conditioning polymer, effectively blending the strong holding capabilities of a hair styling resin with the desirable properties of silicone, such as softness and silkiness. BELSIL® P 1101 is suitable for use in various formulations, including aerosols, pump sprays, and balm/gel-type products.

Pharm-Rx Tosylamide Epoxy Resin is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that functions as both a film former and plasticizer. Its INCI name is tosylamide/epoxy resin.

Pharm-Rx Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is a plasticizer and film former in cosmetic products. Its INCI name is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate.

Pharm-Rx Rosin is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that functions as a binder, viscosity modifier, and film former. Its INCI name is rosin.

Pharm-Rx Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer is a film former used in cosmetics.

Natural silk fiber, finely pulverized, rich in amino acids. Film-forming, moisturizing and adsorbent properties. Reduces skin and formula oiliness. Particularly suitable for skin care and makeup.

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.

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.

SYNTRAN® 5610 has been designed for an effective removal of water-based nail polish systems. This material effortlessly applies as a base coat with a short drying time and a long lasting effect while it permits an easy way of removal. Polishes with this SYNTRAN® 5610 as base coat, plus two coats: a pigmented and a clear top coat based on SYNTRAN® 5620CG can simply be peeled-off whenever a new look is desired. The removal is done in one movement without scrubbing or soaking and it leaves behind a clean and healthy looking nail.

SYNTRAN® 5402 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.

Captex® 170 medium-chain triglyceride is a cocoyl caprylocaprate that is a low viscous liquid at room temperature, making it an excellent film former and plasticizer for cosmetic formulations. It is also an excellent emollient and skin feel modifier. Captex 170 is able to translocate actives across the skin with and not through it. It is manufactured in USA.

CITROFLEX™ A-2 Plasticizer (Acetyl Triethyl Citrate) is a clear, oily liquid that is recommended for use in cellulosic resin derivatives.

Promois™ WG-SP is powder hydrolyzed wheat protein with conditioning efficacy. Wheat protein is rich in acidic amino acids and particuarly in glutaminc acid which provides moisturizing effect. It also has a slight amount of cystine, the amino acid tht brings strength to the hair. Lastly,compared with other plant proteins, wheat proteins tend to have a lighter texture. Promois™ WG-SP is an organic ingredient certified ECOCERT and COSMOS. This product is preservative free powder type. Promois™ series is a range of peptides and derivatives obtained through hydrolysis of natural proteins. It is developed and manufactured in Japan by SEIWA KASEI.

Kelyamin™ is specifically featured for hair care and hair hygiene products. The average molecular weight of 500 Daltons gives high substantivity on hair providing hair repairing properties, hair strength improvement, hair combability improvement in cleansing formulations, hair dye color deposition and retention improvement. Miscible in any proportion with water. Compatible with surfactants, electrolytes, cationic polymers and most of vegetable extracts.

TCS-10M is a middle viscosity dimethicone grease with excellent film forming, lubricating and antistatic properties. This product provides excellent anti-static and hair-breathing ability. It is applied in 2 in 1 shampoo and hair conditioner, improving dry and wet compatibility and imparting hair lubricity and luster.

GLUSOL W 10k is a water soluble, high purity wheat protein hydrolysate obtained by mild enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat gluten. Its film forming properties suggest for use in skin care lotions, emulsions and skin cleansing.

TCS-100M is a middle viscosity dimethicone grease with excellent film forming, lubricating and antistatic properties. It is applied in 2 in 1 shampoo, hair conditioner, body wash and skin cleanser.

Kelisema Native soluble collagen 1% is comprised of Soluble Collagen. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Softening, Moisturizing, Skin protection and Humectancy. Approved for use in IECIC Listed (China) and EC Cosing Listed (Europa).

CREABASE® offers arange of fully natural and synthetic waxes with different melting points. They are suitable for all types of cosmetic applications where they enhance skin feel and improve wear resistance of the product. CREABASE® 90 is based on polyethylene.

A hydroxypropylmethylcellulose-based film former. It creates a lipo-resistant film and can be used to thicken alcohol-based formulation.

WorléeAqua™ Thix 100 is a liquid acrylic dispersion designed to thicken, suspend and stabilize cleansing products containing low and high levels of surfactants or electrolytes. It offers emulsion stability and suspends pigments in skin and sun care products and enhances pigment distribution in color cosmetics resulting in pleasant esthetics and high coverage. It is a cost-effective and easy-to-handle product with numerous benefits.

Norevo Hardened Sunflower Oil is obtained from sunflower seeds. Its melting point is at about 69°C to 73°C. It serves as a film-building component in cosmetic products and caters for a soft and smooth skin surface.

TC-1252 is a clear transparent viscous liquid mixture of high viscosity dimethicone grease and low viscosity dimethicone oil. It is recommended to be applied in 2 in 1 shampoo or hair conditioner, imparting excellent anti-static, film-forming and lubricative properties to hair, significantly improving dry & wet combability, providing hair a soft, glossy and silky feel.