Cleaners – POLYOX Resins can be used to thicken both aqueous cleaners and those containing many organic solvents . They also act as emollients in liquid detergents like dishwashing liquids. With their film-forming activity, POLYOX Resins can be used for water-soluble packaging of solid detergent products. In drain cleaning products, POLYOX Resins add lubricity, and they can be used as binders for pelletized drain cleaners. POLYOX Resins add lubricity to polishes and waxes for easier application.

Hair Care Products – In shampoos and conditioners, POLYOX Resins serve as emollients and aqueous thickeners. They also add aqueous thickening to hair set lotions.

Skin Care Products – POLYOX Resins are outstanding emollients for creams and lotions, providing a soft feel and smooth application. These resins are also crosslinkable to form water-retentive matrices for cosmetic gels.

Shaving Products – POLYOX Resins provide the primary lubricant effect action in lubricating strips for razors. Because they're thermoplastics, POLYOX Resins are easy to handle in manufacturing; they're readily calendared, extruded, injection molded, or cast to the desired shape.

In shaving gels, POLYOX Resins work as emollients and lubricants.

Oral Care Products – POLYOX Resins provide excellent thickening with low toxicity in toothpaste, mouthwashes, and denture creams. They also provide wet tack for dental cements and dental adhesives.

POLYOX Water-Soluble Resins are represented in the personal care market by Amerchol Corporation.

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