Boost SPF with Ashland’s Antaron (Ganex) Polymer

Apr 10th, 2019

Brooke Schleehauf

Ashland Specialty Ingredients

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Ashland

Who gives sun protection a boost? We do. Antaron (Ganex) V-220F Polymer (INCI: VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer) is an excellent film-former that boosts SPF in sunscreen formulations. It provides water and wear resistance as well as moisture barrier properties for a variety of skin care formulations.

For more information, please visit www.ashland.com.

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