Technical Data Sheet
Eastman AQ™ 55S Polymer
Chemical Synonym
INCI: Polyester-5
Applications
Auto plastics
Commerical printing inks
Film modification
Formulators
General industrial coatings
Graphic arts
Hair care ingredients
Multi-layer film non food contact
Packaging components non food contact
Packaging inks non food contact
Paints & coatings
Personal care ingredients
Protective coatings
Tape non food contact
Key Attributes
Excellent film formation with and without alcohol
High gloss
Long, lasting hold —— even in rain
Low tack
Smudge resistant
Tunable firmness
Water resistant
Product Description
Eastman AQ™ 55S polymer is a sulfopolyester that disperses directly in hot water without the assistance of surfactants or other additives. AQ 55S polymer aids the dispersion of many hydrophobic ingredients in water-based products and forms clear films at room temperature from aqueous dispersions. Eastman AQ ™55S has good film integrity when combined with other cosmetic ingredients and is the preferred AQ polymer to improve water and smudge resistance of water-based makeup and mascaras. In hairstyling products, AQ 55S provides excellent hold under high-humidity conditions and stiffness that is easily modified with plasticizers and thickeners. The "S" indicates AQ 55S is supplied as solid pellets.
Typical Properties
Property
a
Typical Value, Units
b
General
Form
Pellets
Color
Pale amber
Glass Transition Temperature (T
g
)
Dry Polymer
51-55 °C
Inherent Viscosity
0.29-0.37 dL/g
Melt Viscosity
@ 200°C
42000 poise
Acid Number
<2 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Number
<10 mg KOH/g
Bulk Density
6.8 lb/gal
a
Unless noted otherwise, all tests are run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
b
Units are in SI or US customary units.
Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
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