Eastman AQ™ 48 Ultra Polymer is a sulfopolyester that disperses directly in a mixture of ethanol and water at room temperature or in warm water without the assistance of surfactants or other additives. The aqueous or hydroalcoholic dispersions have water-like viscosity at concentrations up to about 20% polymer. Films formed from the dispersions are clear and glossy.
This product has excellent film formation with and without alcohol, excellent hold under high-humidity conditions, high gloss, low film tack-wet or dry and low-viscosity hairsprays. Ideal for application in hair gel, hairspray and hairstyling.
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Eastman Chemical Company is a specialty chemical company that produces additives and functional products, adhesives and plasticizers, advanced materials, fibers, and specialty fluids and intermediates. Eastman’s products and technologies have helped improve color cosmetics, sunscreens, and hair styling products through the use of polymers and functional film formers.
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