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ASHLAND AQUALON

Ashland Aqualon holds a worldwide leadership position as a provider of rheology solutions for the Personal Care industry. Most of our products are derived from natural materials such as cellulose and deliver value to producers of cosmetic, toiletry, and household products. We deliver Personal Care Polymer Performance with NATROSOL® hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), AQUALON® sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), KLUCEL® hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), NATROSOL PLUS® & POLYSURF® modified hydroxymethylcellulose (HMHEC), BENECEL® methylcellulose & hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (MC & HMC), PRIMA FLO® fluidized HPMC & HPC solutions, N_HANCE® hydroxylpropyl guar and AQUACAT® clear cationic solution.

Ashland Aqualon is a world leader in products that manage the physical properties of aqueous systems. Products are used in applications where the following functional properties are desired:

• Thickening / Rheology Control
• Water Retention
• Adhesive Strength

 

• Binding Power
• Film Formation
• Protective Colloidal, Suspending and Emulsifying Action

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AQUACAT® CG518 Drum "AQUACAT® CG518, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a unique, ready to use, water based solution of cationic guar. It is use for substantive polymeric conditioning for hair and skin care applications. It is compatable and maintains unsurpassed finished product clarity in a wide variety of both anionic and amphoteric surfactant blends. AQUACAT® CG518 also has excellent wet and dry combing performance, no polymer build up on the hair, leaves hair noticeably softer and has no adverse effects on foam and lather. It also has no effect on viscosity of the finished product. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
AQUACAT® PF-618 Drum "AQUACAT® PF 618, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a unique, Paraben Free, ready to use, water based solution of cationic guar. It is use for substantive polymeric conditioning for hair and skin care applications. It is compatable and maintains unsurpassed finished product clarity in a wide variety of both anionic and amphoteric surfactant blends. AQUACAT® PF618 also has excellent wet and dry combing performance, no polymer build up on the hair, leaves hair noticeably softer and has no adverse effects on foam and lather. It also has no effect on viscosity of the finished product. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
AQUACAT® iC Drum "AQUACAT® iC, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a unique, ready to use, water based solution of cationic guar that offers high silicone deposition. It is use for substantive polymeric conditioning for hair and skin care applications. It is compatable and maintains unsurpassed finished product clarity in a wide variety of both anionic and amphoteric surfactant blends. AQUACAT® iC also has excellent silicone deposition for wet and dry combing performance, no polymer build up on the hair, leaves hair noticeably softer and has no adverse effects on foam and lather. It also has no effect on viscosity of the finished product. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
AQUALON® 940 Bag "Aqualon 940, INCI: Carbomer is water dispersible polymer with excellent rheology and skin feel. It is used extensively in creams, lotions, shampoos and other personal care products to thicken and stabilize. It is colorless and odorless and has an approximate viscosity of 45,000 to 80,000 cps at 1% in water."
AQUALON® 980 Bag "Aqualon 980, INCI: Carbomer is water dispersible polymer with excellent rheology and skin feel. It is used extensively in creams, lotions, shampoos and other personal care products to thicken and stabilize. It is colorless and odorless and has an approximate viscosity of 40,000 to 60,000 cps at 0.5% in water."
AQUALON® CMC 12 Types Bag "AQUALON® CMC 12 Types, INCI: Cellulose Gum, is an anionic polymer used for thichening of waterbased systems. It is also used for water binding, syneresis control and for it's ability to suspend pigments and active ingredients. AQUALON® CMC 12 Types have a 1.2 degree of substitution and are used in oral care, liquid makeup, hair dye powders, ostomy and gel and ointment products. Typical viscosity in 2% solutions is from 400 to 3,100 cps. Used in personal care and oral care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
AQUALON® CMC 7 Types Bag "AQUALON® CMC 7 Types, INCI: Cellulose Gum, is an anionic polymer used for thichening of waterbased systems. It is also used for water binding, syneresis control and for it's ability to suspend pigments and active ingredients. AQUALON® CMC 7 Types have a 0.7 degree of substitution and are used in oral care, liquid makeup, hair dye powders, ostomy and gel and ointment products. Typical viscosity in solutions is from 25 to 6,000 cps depending upon the specific product. Used in personal care and oral care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
AQUALON® CMC 9 Types Bag "AQUALON® CMC 9 Types, INCI: Cellulose Gum, is an anionic polymer used for thichening of waterbased systems. It is also used for water binding, syneresis control and for it's ability to suspend pigments and active ingredients. AQUALON® CMC 9 Types have a 0.9 degree of substitution and are used in oral care, liquid makeup, hair dye powders, ostomy and gel and ointment products. Typical viscosity in 2% solutions is from 400 to 3,100 cps. Used in personal care and oral care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
BENECEL® A4M Bag "BENECEL® A4M, INCI: Methylcellulose, is a nonionic polymeric thickener. It is very hydrophilic and readily soluble in cold water and compatable with most personal care surfactant systems. Typical viscosity in 2% water is 3,800 to 5,700 cps. Common applications are shampoos, Liquid bubble bath concentrates hair styling products, lotions and creams and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
BENECEL® F4MC Bag "BENECEL® F4MC, INCI: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, is a nonionic polymeric thickener. It is very hydrophilic and readily soluble in cold water and compatable with most personal care surfactant systems. It is chosen for it foam enhancing properties by assisting in formation of bubble structure that leads to richer, longer lasting lather in surfactant systems. Typical viscosity in 2% water is 3,400 to 4,700 cps with HP content between 4% & 7.5%. Common applications are shampoos, Liquid bubble bath concentrates hair styling products, lotions and creams and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
BENECEL® K200M Bag "BENECEL® K200M, INCI: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, is a nonionic polymeric thickener. It is very hydrophilic and readily soluble in cold water and compatable with most personal care surfactant systems. It is chosen for it foam enhancing properties by assisting in formation of bubble structure that leads to richer, longer lasting lather in surfactant systems. Typical viscosity in 2% water is 200,000 cps with HP content between 4% & 12%. Common applications are shampoos, Liquid bubble bath concentrates hair styling products, lotions and creams and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
KLUCEL® E CS Drum "KLUCEL® E CS, INCI: Hydroxypropylcellulose, is an ultra low viscosity polymer soluble in water, alcohol or anhydrous systems such as propylene glycol. KLUCEL® E is an excellent film forming polymer that yields flexable, clear, thermoplastic, non-tacky films. Typical viscosity in 10% solutions is 250 to 800 cps. Used in personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
KLUCEL® G CS Drum "KLUCEL® G CS, INCI: Hydroxypropylcellulose, is a low viscosity polymer soluble in water, alcohol or anhydrous systems such as propylene glycol. KLUCEL® G is an excellent film forming polymer that yields flexable, clear, thermoplastic, non-tacky films. Typical viscosity in 2% solutions is 125 to 450 cps. Used in personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
KLUCEL® H CS Drum "KLUCEL® H CS, INCI: Hydroxypropylcellulose, is a high viscosity polymer soluble in water, alcohol or anhydrous systems such as propylene glycol. KLUCEL® H is an excellent film forming polymer that yields flexable, clear, thermoplastic, non-tacky films. Typical viscosity in 1% solutions is 1,500 to 3,000 cps. Used in personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
KLUCEL® J CS Drum "KLUCEL® J CS, INCI: Hydroxypropylcellulose, is a low viscosity polymer soluble in water, alcohol or anhydrous systems such as propylene glycol. KLUCEL® J is an excellent film forming polymer that yields flexable, clear, thermoplastic, non-tacky films. Typical viscosity in 5% solutions is 125 to 450 cps. Used in personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
KLUCEL® L CS Drum "KLUCEL® L CS, INCI: Hydroxypropylcellulose, is an ultra low viscosity polymer soluble in water, alcohol or anhydrous systems such as propylene glycol. KLUCEL® L is an excellent film forming polymer that yields flexable, clear, thermoplastic, non-tacky films. Typical viscosity in 5% solutions is 65 to 175 cps. Used in personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
KLUCEL® M CS Drum "KLUCEL® M CS, INCI: Hydroxypropylcellulose, is a medium viscosity polymer soluble in water, alcohol or anhydrous systems such as propylene glycol. KLUCEL® M is an excellent film forming polymer that yields flexable, clear, thermoplastic, non-tacky films. Typical viscosity in 2% solutions is 3,500 to 7,500 cps. Used in personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® 3000 Bag "N-HANCE® 3000, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a cationic polymeric thickener and conditioner. The cationic charge makes the product substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair. It's low charge density provides light conditioning. The high molecular weight, water soluble backbone creates viscosity in aqueose solutions Typical viscosity in 1% water is 2,400 to 3,200 cps at a PH of 10. Common applications are shampoos and conditioners, hair styling products, wipes, shave gels and foams, bar soaps and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® 3196 Bag "N-HANCE® 3196, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a cationic polymeric thickener and conditioner. The cationic charge makes the product substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair. It's medium charge density provides medium conditioning benefit. The high molecular weight, water soluble backbone creates viscosity in aqueose solutions Typical viscosity in 1% water is 4,000 to 5,000 cps at a PH of 10. Common applications are shampoos and conditioners, hair styling products, wipes, shave gels and foams, bar soaps and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® 3215 Bag "N-HANCE® 3215, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a cationic polymeric thickener and conditioner. The cationic charge makes the product substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair. It's high charge density provides heavy conditioning benefit. The high molecular weight, water soluble backbone creates viscosity in aqueose solutions. Typical viscosity in 1% water is 3,200 to 4,200 cps at a PH of 10. Common applications are shampoos and heavy conditioners, hair styling products, wipes, shave gels and foams, bar soaps and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® BF-13 Bag "N-HANCE® BF 13, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a boron free cationic polymeric thickener and conditioner. The cationic charge makes the product substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair. It's medium charge density provides medium conditioning benefit. The high molecular weight, water soluble backbone creates viscosity in aqueose solutions Typical viscosity in 1% water is 2,000 to 3,000 cps at a PH of 5.5. Common applications are shampoos and conditioners, anti-dandruff shampoos, hair styling products, wipes, shave gels and foams, bar soaps and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® BF-17 Bag "N-HANCE® BF-17, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a boron free cationic polymeric thickener and conditioner for wash-off products. The cationic charge makes the product substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair. The high molecular weight, water soluble backbone creates viscosity in aqueose solutions Typical viscosity in 1% water is 2,500 cps at a PH of 5.5. This product has the highest charge density in the Aqualon product portfolio and offers heavy conditioning benefit and improved silicone deposition over conventional cationic polymers. Common applications are 2 in 1 shampoos and conditioners, anti dandruff shampoos, hair styling products, wipes, shave gels and foams, bar soaps and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® CCG-45 Bag "N-HANCE® CCG 45, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a cationic polymeric thickener and conditioner for clear conditioning wash-off products. The cationic charge makes the product substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair. The high molecular weight, water soluble backbone creates viscosity in aqueose solutions Typical viscosity in 1% water is 45 cps at a PH of 10. This product will not build up on the hair and has excellent silicone deposition. Common applications are clear shampoos and conditioners, hair styling products, wipes, shave gels and foams, bar soaps and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® CG-13 Bag "N-HANCE® CG 13, INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a self hydrating, cationic polymeric thickener and conditioner. The cationic charge makes the product substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair. It's medium charge density provides medium conditioning benefit. The high molecular weight, water soluble backbone creates viscosity in aqueose solutions Typical viscosity in 1% water is 3,000 to 4,000 cps at a PH of 6. Common applications are shampoos and conditioners, hair styling products, wipes, shave gels and foams, bar soaps and liquid soaps and body wash. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® HP-40S Bag "N-HANCE® HP-40S, INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar, is a non-ionic, self hydrating, polymeric thickener and film former. It has a high level of lubricity and excellent salt and alcohol tollerence in waterbased systems. Common applications are hair styling products, wipes, shave gels, shampoos and hand and body lotions. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® HP-40S Bag "N-HANCE® HP-40S, INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar, is a non-ionic, self hydrating, polymeric thickener and film former. It has a high level of lubricity and excellent salt and alcohol tollerence in waterbased systems. Common applications are hair styling products, wipes, shave gels, shampoos and hand and body lotions. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® HPCG-1000 Bag "N-HANCE® HPCG 1000, INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a cationic polymeric thickener and conditioning agent. This polymer is ideal for use in pearlescent shampoos and opaque hand and body lotions. This product provides a high level of lubricity and is suited well for use in shave preparations and body washes. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
N-HANCE® SP-100 Bag "N-HANCE® SP 100, INCI: Acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride/acrylamide copolymer, is a water soluble polymeric thickener and conditioner. N-Hance SP-100 conditioning polymer is used as a substantive conditioning polymer in rinse-off surfactant systems, such as shampoos, to reduce tangling and improve the wet and dry comb properties of hair after shampooing. It is especially useful for delivering a highly conditioned feel to wet and dry hair. It can also be added to bath and shower gels to improve skin feel after bathing and showering. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
NATROSOL® 250HHR Bag "NATROSOL® 250HHR, INCI: Hydroxyethylcellulose, is a high efficiency, non-ionic, water soluble polymer used for thickening and rheology control. It also functions as a binder, stabilizer, suspending agent and protective colloid. Typical viscosity in 1% solutions is 3,400 to 5,000 cps. It is sold in Cosmetic (CS) and Industrial grades for personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
NATROSOL® 250HHX PHARM Bag "NATROSOL® 250HHX and 250 HX PHARM, INCI: Hydroxyethylcellulose, are extra fine grades of NATROSOL® for easier dispersion. They are high efficiency, non-ionic, water soluble polymers used for thickening and rheology control. It also functions as a binder, stabilizer, suspending agent and protective colloid. Typical viscosity in 1% solutions is 3,400 to 5,000 cps. It is sold for use in Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical applications where a glyxol treatment cannot be tolerated. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
NATROSOL® 250HR Bag "NATROSOL® 250HR, INCI: Hydroxyethylcellulose, is a high viscosity, non-ionic, water soluble polymer used for thickening and rheology control. It also functions as a binder, stabilizer, suspending agent and protective colloid. Typical viscosity in 1% solutions is 1,500 to 2,500 cps. It is sold in Cosmetic (CS) and Industrial grades for personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
NATROSOL® 250LR Bag "NATROSOL® 250L, INCI: Hydroxyethylcellulose, is a low viscosity, non-ionic, water soluble polymer used for thickening and rheology control. It also functions as a binder, stabilizer, suspending agent and protective colloid. Typical viscosity in 5% solutions is 75 to 150 cps. Used in personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
NATROSOL® 250MR Bag "NATROSOL® 250MR, INCI: Hydroxyethylcellulose, is a medium viscosity, non-ionic, water soluble polymer used for thickening and rheology control. It also functions as a binder, stabilizer, suspending agent and protective colloid. Typical viscosity in 2% solutions is 4,500 to 6,500 cps. It is sold in Cosmetic (CS) and Industrial grades for personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
NATROSOL® PLUS 330CS Bag "NATROSOL® PLUS 330CS, INCI: Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, is a hydrophobically modified hydroxyethlycellulose that functions as an associative thickener in waterbased systems. It thickens by both chain entanglement and conventional hydrogen bonding, but also via hydrophobe interactions. NATROSOL® PLUS also behaves as a polymeric co-emulsifier and can be used to stabilize O/W emulsions without the use of conventional high HLB, water soluble surfactants. This product has also been found to thicken most sulfate free surfactant systems. Typical viscosity in 1% solutions is 150 to 500 cps. Used in personal care and home care applications. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
PRIMAFLO® HP22 Drum "PRIMAFLO® HP-22, INCI: Hydroxypropylcellulose, is a waterbased polymer solution of HPC deveoped specifically for use as a film former in personal care applications. It is fully compatable with hydro-alcoholic systems. It developes flexable film forming and solution clarity and is used in soft hold fair fixatives. It can be used alone for soft hold and anti-frizz benefits or in combination with firm hold fixatives. In skin care applications it's film properties help suppliment fragrance longevity. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
PRIMAFLO® HP22 Drum "PRIMAFLO® HP-22, INCI: Hydroxypropylcellulose, is a waterbased polymer solution of HPC deveoped specifically for use as a film former in personal care applications. It is fully compatable with hydro-alcoholic systems. It developes flexable film forming and solution clarity and is used in soft hold fair fixatives. It can be used alone for soft hold and anti-frizz benefits or in combination with firm hold fixatives. In skin care applications it's film properties help suppliment fragrance longevity. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"
ZENIX™ AQU D-4617 Drum "ZENIX AQU D-4617, INCI: Oleth-5 phosphate, is an extremely mild phosphate ester surfactant used for high performance, clear, silicone free conditioning shampoos. It is best when used in conjunction with N-Hance cationic guar products. It is also used in baby and facial wipes due to it mild surfactant properties. For Technical Data Ashland Aqualon"