Abstract
To develop a new type of quick-drying manicure, we took a different approach by modifying the polymer resin rather than using fast evaporating organic solvent. This was accomplished by grafting silicone chains into the structure of hydrophobic acrylic polymer to create a novel graft polymer which forms non-tacky film. The film retains less high polar solvents upon drying and allows rapid vapor transmission.
The polymer also has a good solubility in many cosmetic oils, including volatile silicone and hydrocarbons. The unique properties of the graft polymer allow many interesting applications in different cosmetic preparations. In manicure applications, the superior properties of the graft polymer make it possible to formulate excellent manicures which are quick-drying, long lasting, safe and comfortable to use.
