ELEVANCE™ ULTRA is a new-to-world, readily biodegradable multifunctional additive exclusively manufactured by Advancion to provide superior multifunctional performance with an excellent safety profile. ELEVANCE ULTRA multifunctional additive was developed over a decade of rigorous research and product testing and is the only standalone ingredient on the market to outperform AMP across a range of applications.
ELEVANCE ULTRA functions as a high-efficiency stabilizer, neutralizer and powerful pigment co-dispersant, enhancing the performance and sensory quality of personal care and cosmetics formulations. ELEVANCE ULTRA is compatible with a broad range of formulating ingredients and helps improve stability and end-product color and form in a variety of applications, including high-alcohol hand sanitizing gels. ELEVANCE ULTRA is ideal for use with a wide range of hair fixative resins and hair spray propellants and provides in-can corrosion protection and superior curl retention in high-humidity conditions (HHCR). ELEVANCE ULTRA delivers efficiency and versatility that meets the performance demands of modern personal care formulations. It is available as an anhydrous solid (ELEVANCE™ ULTRA 1000), or as an aqueous solution at concentrations of 95% (ELEVANCE™ ULTRA 2000) or 89% (ELEVANCE™ ULTRA 3000).
ELEVANCE™ ULTRA is a multifunctional additive that can be used across a wide range of applications, including:
- Aerosol and Pump Hairsprays
- Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers
- Body Wash
- Color Cosmetics
- Dry Shampoo
- Hair Colorants
- Hair Gels, Mousses and Styling Aids
- Hair Treatments
- Personal Cleansers
- Shampoos and Conditioners
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Appearance Liquid
- Purity wt% (min) 99
- Secondary amines (wt%) <0.5
- Nitrosamine content (ppb) <50
- Molecular weight (g) 103.2
- Water (wt%) 0.5-11
- Color (APHA) <20
- pKa@ 20°C 9.9
- Solubility in water @ 20°CSoluble
*Values shown are typical properties and are not to be considered product specifications. Test methods available upon request.
- Exceptional neutralization: Provides rapid, effective neutralization of functional ingredients like polymers and rheology modifiers, making it an ideal choice for formulations needing stable pH control across a variety of product applications.
- High humidity curl retention (HHCR): Enhances superior curl retention in hair sprays and styling products, enabling excellent feel, washability and style hold even in high-humidity environments.
- In-can corrosion inhibition: Demonstrates excellent corrosion inhibition in aerosol formulations, ensuring longer shelf life and product integrity.
- Emulsion enhancement: May contribute to a reduction in particle size for a more uniform appearance and enhanced sensory experience.
- Rheology modifier compatibility: Compatible with acrylic rheology modifiers enhancing their performance, providing formulators with increased versatility and performance in diverse formulations. Builds exceptional viscosity and creates a clear product when these resins are neutralized with ELEVANCE™ ULTRA.
- Superior pigment dispersion: Delivers advanced pigment dispersion functionality in sunscreen products, contributing to a smooth, even application and enhanced SPF.
ELEVANCE™ ULTRA is compliant with the industry’s most stringent standards and regulations worldwide, including:
- U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
- European Union Regulation No. 1223/2009
- ASEAN 2008 Cosmetic Directive (annex updated March 2013)
- Brazil ANVISA Mercosur Resolution on Personal Hygiene Products and Cosmetics
- Mexico: not included in the List of Prohibited and Restricted Substances in Perfumes and Cosmetics
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