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    3. Polawax™ NF

    Polawax™ NF

    Nonionic emulsifying wax - an optimised combination of emulsifiers and stabilisers conforming to the National Formulary (USA)

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    Proprietary product

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Pastille

    Chemistry

    • Waxes

    Functions

    • Emulsifiers

    Regional availability

    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care

    Applications

    • Bath, shower & soaps
    • Antiperspirants & deodorants
    • After sun
    • Body care
    • Eye contour care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Face colour
    • Facial cleansers
    • Hair colour
    • Hair relaxing / permanent waves
    • Lip care
    • Lip colour
    • Nail care & colour
    • Shampoos
    • Shaving / hair removal
    • Styling
    • Sun protection

    Certifications and standards

    • RSPO
    • Vegan suitable

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived
    • Petrochemical derived

    Composition information

    • Preservative free
    • EDTA free
    • BHT / BHA free
    • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

    Biodegradability

    • Expected to be readily biodegradable

    Formulations

    Instant Lash Booster

    Build up your lashes instantly with this emulsion based lash primer that applies white to the lashes and intensifies the colour of the mascara applied on top. Designed to moisturise & condition with Crosilk™ Liquid and Hairspa™, this primer uses Crodabond™ CSA to adhere to the lashes as a base for ...
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    Xtreme Heat Protection Hair Wax

    This formula uses MiruStyle™ X-HP to provide thermal and anti-frizz protection due to film-forming and humidity regulation properties, it prevents cuticle damage caused by everyday heat grooming practices. The combination of the emulsifiers Polawax™ NF, Syncrowax™ HRC and Cithrol™ 4BW provide the...
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    Forever Young Jelly Wax Styler

    This jelly wax provides excellent residue-free styling thanks to Volarest™ FL, it builds a flexible and durable film that keeps the style all-day long while providing the formulation with a unique jelly texture in combination with emulsifiers Brij™ O2 and Brij™CS25. Crodamol™ STS delivers shine to...
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    Strengthening Hair Lotion

    This, easy to spread lotion, will absorb effortlessly into the hair leaving the hair soft and easy to style. Loaded with Seatons Natural Oils and butters, it will leave your hair moisturised and healthy. For added strength against everyday brushing and combing, this formulation features KeravisTM PE...
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