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Who responsibly solves for planet-positive beauty? We do. Natural, nature-derived and biodegradable. This is the foundation for Ashland’s personal care ingredients portfolio because environment, social and governance (ESG), is integrated into everything we do. Our market leading, conscious beauty innovations help ensure our customers meet consumers’ desires for high-performing personal care products aligned with environmentally-friendly and socially responsible principles while still being enjoyable in use. Contact our solvers to learn how we can help you create skin care creams and lotions with more alluring textures using nature-derived thickeners, incorporate sustainable film formers for water resistance in sun care products and cosmetics, effectively protect your formulations from microbial contamination, and discover nature-derived conditioning and styling agents for more natural hair care products, while harnessing the power of nature to find new biofunctional ingredients to help fight the signs of aging and the negative effects that pollution can have on skin and hair. Our research and development teams want to collaborate with you on solutions and products that make the world a more planet-positive, beautiful place.
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Advantage™ Revive polymer Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
Advantage™ Revive polymer for dry shampoo formulation is a patent-pending solution that delivers superior cleaning with improved sebum removal while leaving visibly less to no residue on the hair. Advantage™ Revive polymer improves the manageability of ha...view more Advantage™ Revive polymer for dry shampoo formulation is a patent-pending solution that delivers superior cleaning with improved sebum removal while leaving visibly less to no residue on the hair. Advantage™ Revive polymer improves the manageability of hair while maintaining its luster, matching the color vibrancy and shine of freshly washed hair. Many commercial formulas, regardless of price point, are based on similar starch-based technologies that many consumers perceive to leave the hair looking lifeless, dull, less refreshed, and in some cases just as greasy. Advantage™ Revive polymer is formulation flexible – up to 50% less than that of usual dosage levels, and can be used in a variety of formats. Key benefits include effective removal of sebum at the root for visibly cleaner hair with less residue, maintained level of colour, shine and manageability of freshly washer hair, and improved sustainability footprint of dry shampoos by delivering improved performance at lower use levels. view less
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Antaron™ V-216 (Ganex™ V-216) polymer Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
Antaron™ V-216 is an oil-soluble film former that provides water resistance and wear resistance for sunscreen and color cosmetic formulas. This film former is a liquid which makes it quite versatile and allows for the formulations of products without addi...view more Antaron™ V-216 is an oil-soluble film former that provides water resistance and wear resistance for sunscreen and color cosmetic formulas. This film former is a liquid which makes it quite versatile and allows for the formulations of products without adding any heat. Antaron™ V-216 polymer is provided under the name of Ganex V-216 polymer in North America. view less
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Antaron™ V-220F (Ganex™ V-220F) polymer Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    VP/Eicosene Copolymer
Antaron™ V-220F polymer film former is the flaked version of Antaron™ V-220 polymer film former. This oil-soluble film former provides water resistance and wear resistance for a variety of skin care formulations, including sunscreens and color cosmetics. ...view more Antaron™ V-220F polymer film former is the flaked version of Antaron™ V-220 polymer film former. This oil-soluble film former provides water resistance and wear resistance for a variety of skin care formulations, including sunscreens and color cosmetics. In sunscreen formulas with organic UV filters, these film formers are known to be SPF boosters. In color cosmetic formulas and mineral-based sunscreens, these film formers and waterproofers also help with pigment dispersion and improve SPF. Antaron™ V-220F polymer is provided under the name of Ganex V-220F polymer in North America. view less
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Antaron™ WP-660 (Ganex™ WP-660) polymer Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    Triacontanyl PVP
Antaron™ WP-660 is an oil-soluble film former that provides water resistance and wear resistance for a variety of skin care formulations, including sunscreens and color cosmetics. In sunscreen formulas with organic UV filters, these film formers are known...view more Antaron™ WP-660 is an oil-soluble film former that provides water resistance and wear resistance for a variety of skin care formulations, including sunscreens and color cosmetics. In sunscreen formulas with organic UV filters, these film formers are known to be SPF boosters. In color cosmetic formulas and mineral-based sunscreens, these film formers and waterproofers also help with pigment dispersion and improve SPF. Antaron™ WP-660 polymer is provided under the name of Ganex WP-660 in North America. view less
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FlexiThix™ thickener Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
FlexiThix™ polymer thickener works under extreme conditions. This thickener is capable of providing stability across a wide pH range (2-13). FlexiThix™ rheology modifier is formulator-friendly because it does not require neutralization, is highly salt-tol...view more FlexiThix™ polymer thickener works under extreme conditions. This thickener is capable of providing stability across a wide pH range (2-13). FlexiThix™ rheology modifier is formulator-friendly because it does not require neutralization, is highly salt-tolerant, has little to no odor, provides a pleasant after-feel in formulation, and even works with glycolic acid and salicylic acid. This thickener is very synergistic with acrylates thickeners. When combined with acrylates thickeners in skin care and color cosmetic formulas, FlexiThix™ polymer has the ability to create bouncy and silicone elastomer-like textures. view less
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Ganex™ P-904 LC Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    Butylated PVP
Ganex™ P-904 LC is an excellent film former that provides water and wear resistance, and moisture barrier properties. Industrial applications include emulsifiers and dispersants in nonaqueous systems, desensitizer/wax dispersant in melt-cast explosives, d...view more Ganex™ P-904 LC is an excellent film former that provides water and wear resistance, and moisture barrier properties. Industrial applications include emulsifiers and dispersants in nonaqueous systems, desensitizer/wax dispersant in melt-cast explosives, dye dispersant for candles and shoe polish, water resistant film former in wood coatings, kinetic inhibitor against hydrate formation in oil field operations, oil pipeline dewaxer, and pigment dispersant in solvent based coatings and inks. view less
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Optimage™ SF microgel Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    Water (and) Polyquaternium-28 (and) PVM/MA Copolymer
Optimage™ SF microgel provides both rapid and long-lasting improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It achieves this due to its unique gel-matrix composition, which has an affinity to skin and adapts to wrinkle topology. This microgel is ...view more Optimage™ SF microgel provides both rapid and long-lasting improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It achieves this due to its unique gel-matrix composition, which has an affinity to skin and adapts to wrinkle topology. This microgel is a patent-pending technology that is soft, silicone-free, pre-dispersed, and robust in formulation. This technology can be used in both anti-aging and "selfie-ready" skin care formulas. view less
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PVP K-120 100% Powder Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
PVP K-120 100% Powder is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it forms hard, transparent, glossy film. Ashland’s PVP is compatible with most inorganic salts and many resins. PVP stabilizes emulsions, dispersions and suspensions. While PVP is use...view more PVP K-120 100% Powder is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it forms hard, transparent, glossy film. Ashland’s PVP is compatible with most inorganic salts and many resins. PVP stabilizes emulsions, dispersions and suspensions. While PVP is used as a film former in hair styling products, PVP can also be used as an emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions and as a dispersant for hair colorants. PVP K-120 100% Powder appears as a white powder. view less
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PVP K-15 100% Powder Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
PVP K-15 100% Powder is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it forms hard, transparent, glossy film. Ashland’s PVP is compatible with most inorganic salts and many resins. PVP stabilizes emulsions, dispersions and suspensions. While PVP is used...view more PVP K-15 100% Powder is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it forms hard, transparent, glossy film. Ashland’s PVP is compatible with most inorganic salts and many resins. PVP stabilizes emulsions, dispersions and suspensions. While PVP is used as a film former in hair styling products, PVP can also be used as an emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions and as a dispersant for hair colorants. PVP K-15 100% Powder appears as a white powder. view less
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PVP K-15 30% Solution Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
PVP K-15 30% Solution is a film former in hair styling products. PVP is an emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions. PVP can also be a dispersant for hair colorants. PVP K-15 is available as 100% powder and as 30% aqueous solution.
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PVP K-30 100% Powder Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
PVP K-30 100% Powder is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it forms hard, transparent, glossy film. Ashland’s PVP is compatible with most inorganic salts and many resins. PVP stabilizes emulsions, dispersions and suspensions. While PVP is used...view more PVP K-30 100% Powder is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it forms hard, transparent, glossy film. Ashland’s PVP is compatible with most inorganic salts and many resins. PVP stabilizes emulsions, dispersions and suspensions. While PVP is used as a film former in hair styling products, PVP can also be used as an emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions and as a dispersant for hair colorants. Additionally, pharmaceutical grade PVP can be used in toothpastes and mouthwashes. PVP K-30 100% Powder appears as a white powder. view less
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PVP K-30 30% Solution Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
PVP K-30 30% Solution is a film former in hair styling products. PVP is an emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions. PVP can also be a dispersant for hair colorants. PVP K-30 is available as 100% powder and as 30% aqueous solution.
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PVP K-60 45% Solution Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
PVP K-60 45% Solution is a film former in hair styling products. PVP is an emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions. PVP can also be a dispersant for hair colorants.
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PVP K-90 100% Powder Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
PVP K-90 100% Powder is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it forms hard, transparent, glossy film. Ashland’s PVP is compatible with most inorganic salts and many resins. PVP stabilizes emulsions, dispersions and suspensions. While PVP is used...view more PVP K-90 100% Powder is soluble in water and many organic solvents and it forms hard, transparent, glossy film. Ashland’s PVP is compatible with most inorganic salts and many resins. PVP stabilizes emulsions, dispersions and suspensions. While PVP is used as a film former in hair styling products, PVP can also be used as an emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions and as a dispersant for hair colorants. Additionally, pharmaceutical grade PVP can be used in toothpastes and mouthwashes. PVP K-90 100% Powder appears as a white powder. view less
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PVP K-90 20% Solution Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    PVP
PVP K-90 20% Solution is a film former in hair styling products. PVP is an emulsion stabilizer in creams and lotions. PVP can also be a dispersant for hair colorants. PVP K-90 is available as 100% powder and as 20% aqueous solution.
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Style Fusion™ Complex 1 Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    Polyquaternium-28 (and) PVM/MA Copolymer
Style Fusion™ Complex 1 is based on a polyelectrolyte complex in the form of a micron sized particle that provides hair fiber repair properties in the form of split end mending and cuticular smoothing and also contributes to styling, shine and thermal pro...view more Style Fusion™ Complex 1 is based on a polyelectrolyte complex in the form of a micron sized particle that provides hair fiber repair properties in the form of split end mending and cuticular smoothing and also contributes to styling, shine and thermal protection, demonstrating its multifunctionality. Because longer hair styles tend to show more damage from age and various styling treatments, Style Fusion™ Complex 1 allows consumers to grow their hair without expressing this damage. The result is long beautiful hair. view less
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SurfaThix™ N Polymer Ashland
  • INCI Name:
    Acrylates Copolymer (and) Water
SurfaThix™ N Polymer is a slightly hydrophobic acrylic based polymer which provides rheology modification to surfactant based skin and hair care formulations. It is supplied as an easy to use 30% dispersion that thickens upon neutralization. A multi-funct...view more SurfaThix™ N Polymer is a slightly hydrophobic acrylic based polymer which provides rheology modification to surfactant based skin and hair care formulations. It is supplied as an easy to use 30% dispersion that thickens upon neutralization. A multi-functional robust polymer, SurfaThix™ N may be used in clear and opaque skin and hair rinse-off formulations to achieve excellent clarity, superior thickening and comparable suspension to benchmark polymer. Single step neutralization allows continuous processing during manufacturing. An all-in-one solution, the polymer enables manufacturers to produce various surfactant bases, high salt and cationic rinse-off formulations more easily and efficiently without formulation trade-offs. view less
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