Film Formers
GIOVAREZ®
Oil-soluble film formers. These are liquid products, clear and transparent like water, which, upon drying, form a shiny, transparent, continuous, hard yet flexible, insoluble, and water-resistant film. They can be non-ionic or anionic in nature.
GIOVAREZ® BTB-50
(INCI: Behenyl Methacrylate/t-Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer)
Suitable as a polymer in waterproof sunscreens, mascaras, makeup, and lip products.
GIOVAREZ® AC-5099M
(INCI: Isododecane (and) Acrylates Copolymer)
Very useful for transfer-resistant products. Ideal for applications in mascaras, lipsticks, eyeliners, makeup, and barrier creams.
GIOVAREZ® P-0580
(INCI: Polyurethane-21)
The product is derived from a low-viscosity aqueous emulsion, easy to apply. It forms a shiny, abrasion-resistant film. Ideal for applications in creams, lotions, and facial moisturizing masks.
PECOREZ®
PECOREZ® AC-50
(INCI: Ethyl Acetate & Acrylate Copolymer)
Forms a clear, hard, smooth, and shiny film. Non-yellowing, suitable for nail polishes and topcoats.
PECOGEL®
Aqueous hydrogels that form a clear, continuous, flexible, non-tacky, and water-resistant film. They are composed of vinylpyrrolidone polymers or hydrophilic urethane copolymers.
Anionic Polymers
PECOGEL® H-12/A
(INCI: VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester)
Ideal for mascaras, it increases body and consistency in shampoos and conditioners and provides moisturization in skin products. It has the property of retaining fragrances that are slowly released with heat and humidity. Light film.
PECOGEL® H-115/A
(INCI: VP / Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester)
It has the same properties as Pecogel H-12/A, differing in that it forms a more resistant film. Medium film.
PECOGEL® H-1220/A
(INCI: VP / Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester)
Forms more water-resistant films than Pecogel H-115/A. Strong film.
PECOGEL® HS-501/A
(INCI: VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester (and) VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester)
It is a 20% polymer solution in water. It forms a flexible, non-tacky film, thicker and more resistant than any of its components individually. It is completely water-insoluble when dry. Useful for water-based nail polishes.
Cationic Polymers
PECOGEL® GC-310/A
(INCI: VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester)
It has greater adhesion to hair and skin than any other Pecogel. It adds body and viscosity to body lotions, shampoos, aftershaves, foams, and other body and hair products. It helps fix colorants in hair dyes. It provides spray control in hair products with low VOC (volatile organic compounds) %. Very useful in detangling products (especially with wet hair).
PECOGEL® GC -1110/A
(INCI: VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester)
Forms more water-resistant films than PECOGEL® GC-310/A.
Non-ionic Silicone Polymers
PECOGEL® S-1120/A
(INCI: VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester)
Silicone-based film former. Water-insoluble. It is an excellent base for hydrogel facial masks. Hydrogels retain water in the polymer matrix, allowing for skin hydration.
PECOGEL® S-2120/A
(INCI: VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester)
Silicone-based film former. Water-insoluble, forms more water-resistant films than PECOGEL S-1120/A.