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MALEATED HEXENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER

Description

MALEATED HEXENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER is a synthetic copolymer utilized in haircare formulations, particularly in styling products and treatments. This ingredient functions as a film-forming agent, creating a protective barrier on the hair shaft. Its unique molecular structure, combining hexene and propylene units with maleic anhydride, provides both flexibility and durability to the film it forms.

In hair styling products, this copolymer enhances hold and style retention without causing stiffness or flakiness. It offers resistance to humidity, helping to maintain hairstyles in various environmental conditions. The maleated component contributes to improved adhesion to the hair surface, ensuring long-lasting effects.

This ingredient also exhibits conditioning properties, helping to smooth the hair cuticle and reduce frizz. It can improve the manageability of hair, making it easier to style and detangle. In hair treatments, it may be used to enhance the efficacy of other active ingredients by improving their deposition and retention on the hair.

MALEATED HEXENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER is compatible with a wide range of other haircare ingredients, making it versatile in formulations. It is typically used at concentrations between 0.5% to 5%, depending on the specific product and desired effect.