Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
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- Key Features
- Readily water soluble
- Multi-functional: fixative and thickener/suspending agent
- Ease of use easily dispersed with no neutralization required
- Smooth feel
- Ease of detangling and combing (less mechanical hair damage)
- Minimal flaking
- Restylability
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Hair Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.25 - 2.50% Styling aids, such as creams, lotions, and pomades, 1% - 2% Gel systems
- Application Information
- Amaze™ XT polymer is a naturally derived, multifunctional styling polymer. It has been developed to provide outstanding long- lasting hold under highly humid conditions, without the tack and flaking often associated with gels.Amaze™ XT polymer offers not only the fixative properties, but it also serves as the thickener, simplifying the formulation and manufacturing process. It is suitable for use in gels, glazes, spray gels, mousses, creams/lotions, pomades and other styling aids.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble in
- Water and Ethanol (min. 30%).
- SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Explosive Properties Not Explosive - - Auto Ignition Temperature min. 212 °F - Bulk Density 875 kg/m³ - pH Value (at 1% Concentration) 4.5 - 6.5 - - Soluble in Water - - - Solution Properties
- Viscosity increases with increasing use levels ofAmaze™ XT polymer.
- Figure 6a (top): Peak viscosity is achievable at pH 4.5-6.0
- Figure 6b (bottom): Clarity improves slightly with increasing pH
- * Viscosity was measured at 23°C using Brookfield DV-I, spindle #6 @ 10 rpm
- ** Transmittance (%) was measured at 600nm after 3 weeks of gel preparation
- Figure 7a (top): The addition of > 0.25% monovalent salt reduces the viscosity of anAmaze™ XT gel. Levels of monovalent salt below 0.1% have minimal effect onAmaze™ XT gel viscosity.
- Figure 7b (bottom): The addition of > 0.25% monovalent salt reduces the clarity of anAmaze™ XT gel. Levels of monovalent salt below 0.1% have minimal effect onAmaze™ XT gel clarity.
Regulatory & Compliance
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Technical Details & Test Data
- Performance Properties
- Amaze™ XT polymer gives unprecedented shape protection to curls, even in highly humid conditions, maintaining 95% curl retention after 24 hours.
- Amaze™ XT gel is significantly superior in wet and dry feel, dry detangling, dry combing and flaking compared to a traditional PVP gel.
- 8 out of 8 panelists feel significantly lower tack fromAmaze™ XT polymer than PVP/Carbomer.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
- Amaze™ XT polymer can be stored under ambient conditions without undergoing decomposition or degradation. This product is supplied in fibre containers. When not in use, the container should be kept covered to prevent dirt, dust, or moisture pick-up. Store in a cool, dry area.