Balance® Extra
- INCI Name
- Acrylates Copolymer
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.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Emulsion
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Film Formers
- Rheology Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Balance
- Functions
- Film Former, Hair Fixative
- Benefit Claims
Compatibility, Corrosion Inhibition, Film Forming, Fixative, Formula Stability, Sprayability, Strong Hold; Compatibility; Corrosion Inhibition; Film Forming; Fixative; Formula Stability; Sprayability; Strong Hold
- Labeling Claims
- Low VOC, Preservative-free
- Low VOC
- Preservative-free
- Certifications & Compliance
- EU Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
0.5 - 5% (for Hair spray formulations), 0.5 - 18% (for Styling aids)
- Appearance
- White emulsion
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Compatible
Hydrophobic alkali swellable emulsions type polymers
- Application Format
- Gel
- Leave On
- Rinse Off
- Spray
- Compatibility
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.
- 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
- Storage Information
Standard conditions; Protect from freezing; Keep containers sealed to prevent dirt and dust pick-up
- Hair Care
- Hair Gel
- Hair Spray
- Hair Styling Products
- Hair Wax
- Mousse
- Pomade
- 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.
- Certifications and Compliance
- EU Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Film Former
- Hair Fixative
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | 1.4 - 1.6 | meq/g |
| pH | 2.0 - 3.5 | — |
| Solid content | 44 - 46 | % |
| Viscosity | max. 1000 | cps |
