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Gantrez™ ES-225 polymer

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Ashland

Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer. Gantrez™ ES-225 polymer by Ashland acts as a fixative, film forming and styling agent. It is a copolymer of monoalkyl ester of poly (methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid).

It forms tough, clear glossy films.
Films exhibit tack-free adhesion, have excellent substantivity and moisture resistance.
It controls frizz & fly-aways spray, heat style, does not stick to curling/flat irons, for hair styles with special effects and moldable long-term hold for waves.
Offers soft, natural feel in hair, easy brushable, no/low residue, provides shine for gloss finish.
It is soluble in alcohols, esters, ketones & glycol ethers and has good compatibility with aerosol propellants.
Used in both low and high VOC formulations.
Provides excellent shine, good style retention and humidity resistant.
It also aids pigment dispersion and emulsion stabilization.
It enables the stylist or consumer to create artistic hair styles, special effects with curling/flat irons, lift & spray volume and sculpted hair styles.
It is also used in aerosol, hairsprays, gels, mousses, styling lotions/creams, styling sprays (non-aerosol) and novelty stylers.
Gantrez™ ES-225 polymer is supplied as 50 percent solids in ethanol.

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