ACUDYNE™ 180

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A firm hold hair fixative polymer for hair styles with superior humidity resistance. Is recommended in a broad range of applications from aerosols to gels and styling additives. INCI Name: Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer

Uses:

Hair gels
Hair sprays
Hair fixatives

Benefits:

Firm hold on hair without build-up or flaking for a natural feel
Superior humidity resistance
Excellent curl retention in hair gels
Offers style retention with a more natural feel and ease of comb
No porcine contamination
No animal cross contamination
Non-GMO*
Halal*
Kosher*
Does not meet the definition of a nanomaterial as listed in Article 2(k) of the EU Cosmetic Regulation
No animal cross contamination
No porcine contamination

*See Regulatory Datasheet for further details

Properties

These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.

Application Benefits

Application Format Yes No Clear Systems
Hair Protection Benefits Yes No Heat Protection
Hair Texture Benefits Yes No Curl Definition, Curl Retention
Performance Benefits Yes No Film Former

Processing-Formulating Benefits

Formulating Benefits Yes No Water/Ethanol Solubility

The uncompromising hair fixative resin

When it comes to hair styling products, consumers expect a lasting hold while maintaining a natural feel. Dow’s ACUDYNE™ 180 is an uncompromising hair fixative and styling polymer that delivers both.

ACUDYNE™ 180 offers versatility in formulation – ranging from aerosols, gels, and mousses to setting lotions – and gives hair a firm hold with a natural feel.

Enabling formulation compatibility

The unique polymer structure and hydroxyl group composition enable formulation compatibility with water or aqueous alcoholic systems while also being extremely resistant to humidity. ACUDYNE™ 180 leaves virtually no tack on hair during application or re-tack in humid environments.

ACUDYNE™ 180 has the lowest duration of tack on hair after spraying

Comparing ACUDYNE’s duration of tack on hair to other products

ACUDYNE™ Hair Styling Polymers can be blended to bring together the benefits of the various resins into one powerful solution. Dow’s go-to hair styling polymers - ACUDYNE™ 1000 Polymer and ACUDYNE™ 180 Polymer - can be combined in various blend ratios and use-levels to provide tailored performance for your specific needs.

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