KETJENFLEX® for Cosmetics

Axcentive has always shown great effort in the development of high quality nail lacquers and polishes. Our co-resins and citrate based technologies are supportive for the nail lacquers to obtain:
• High flexibility
• Toughness and durability (up to 1 week)
• Excellent gloss

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Key Application Areas

Our KETJENFLEX® critical additives in NC-based nail lacquers offer a combination of strong adhesion, toughness, durability, flexibility, and gloss. Their performances make it the preferred choice for professional and consumer nail products seeking long-lasting, high-quality results.

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Enhanced Adhesion and Toughness

KETJENFLEX® MH (TSF resin) is specifically highlighted for its ability to improve adhesion of the nail lacquer to the natural nail plate. When incorporated into NC-based formulations, it toughens the coating, ensuring that the polish sticks strongly to the nail surface. This results in longer-lasting manicures with reduced risk of chipping or peeling.

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Biobased Solution

Today’s customers are demanding improved safety of ingredients and lower impact on the environment. To meet these challenges while maintaining adequate performance we promote Ketjenflex® 12 produced from renewable raw materials.

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Applicability and Gloss

While nitrocellulose provides hardness and shine, it can be brittle on its own. KETJENFLEX® 8 addresses this by imparting toughness without excessive brittleness, resulting in a coating that is both strong and flexible. This balance helps prevent cracking and breakage of the nail lacquer film. Also, Ketjenflex® 8 will bring film forming properties to the coating.

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Pink,Nail,Polish,Spilled,On,White,Background

Enhanced Adhesion and Toughness

KETJENFLEX® MH (TSF resin) is specifically highlighted for its ability to improve adhesion of the nail lacquer to the natural nail plate. When incorporated into NC-based formulations, it toughens the coating, ensuring that the polish sticks strongly to the nail surface. This results in longer-lasting manicures with reduced risk of chipping or peeling.

Related products
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Biobased Solution

Today’s customers are demanding improved safety of ingredients and lower impact on the environment. To meet these challenges while maintaining adequate performance we promote Ketjenflex® 12 produced from renewable raw materials.

Related products
Pink,Nail,Polish,And,Brush,On,White,Background

Applicability and Gloss

While nitrocellulose provides hardness and shine, it can be brittle on its own. KETJENFLEX® 8 addresses this by imparting toughness without excessive brittleness, resulting in a coating that is both strong and flexible. This balance helps prevent cracking and breakage of the nail lacquer film. Also, Ketjenflex® 8 will bring film forming properties to the coating.

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