Gantrez™ ES-225 polymer

Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer. Gantrez™ ES-225 polymer by Ashland acts as a fixative, film forming and styling agent. It is a copolymer of monoalkyl ester of poly (methyl vinyl ether/maleic acid).

• It forms tough, clear glossy films.
• Films exhibit tack-free adhesion, have excellent substantivity and moisture resistance.
• It controls frizz & fly-aways spray, heat style, does not stick to curling/flat irons, for hair styles with special effects and moldable long-term hold for waves.
• Offers soft, natural feel in hair, easy brushable, no/low residue, provides shine for gloss finish.
• It is soluble in alcohols, esters, ketones & glycol ethers and has good compatibility with aerosol propellants.
• Used in both low and high VOC formulations.
• Provides excellent shine, good style retention and humidity resistant.
• It also aids pigment dispersion and emulsion stabilization.
• It enables the stylist or consumer to create artistic hair styles, special effects with curling/flat irons, lift & spray volume and sculpted hair styles.
• It is also used in aerosol, hairsprays, gels, mousses, styling lotions/creams, styling sprays (non-aerosol) and novelty stylers.
• Gantrez™ ES-225 polymer is supplied as 50 percent solids in ethanol.