Nonionic Surfactants - Those in which the active molecule has no electric charge. Their properties vary widely, from very harsh cleansers (often found in commercial shampoos and rug cleaners) to coating and fiber softening agents found in balsams and rinses.
Nonoxynol 12 - Used as a non ionic surface active agent and as a dispersing agent.
O - Cresol - White to reddish crystals used in the manufacture of dyes.
Octylacrylamide Acrylate Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer - Part of cationic system. A fixative that is water soluble if washed within 48 hours after application. Used for stiffness and high gloss in hair sprays.
Octylacrylamide Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer - (see Octylacrylamide Acrylate Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer)
Octyl Methoxycinnamate - A sunscreen that blocks UV - B rays that is derived from cinnamic acid.
Oleth 20 - Organic perfume stabilizer, derived from unsaturated fatty acids.
Orange Peel Extract - Extract from "green" variety of oranges, very rich in natural elements. Used for color.
Palm Kernelamide DEA and MEA - A mixture of ethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from palm kernel oil. Used as a conditioning agent and thickener for shampoos.
Panthenol - Member of the Vitamin B complex family used as a hair thickener and conditioning agent. During oxidation, it is converted to Vitamin B - 5 (pantheonic acid).
PEG - 100 Stearate - An emulsifier.
Pentacrythritol Tetra Caprate/Caprylate - Emulsifier derived from caprylic acid. Vegetable source.
Phenyl Trimethicone - Water resistant silicone, adds shine and flexibility.
Polyquaternium 11 - A fixative with anti - bacterial properties. Adds hold and sheen in styling tools.
Polysorbate 20 - A viscous, oily, water soluble liquid used to stabilize perfumes in water based preparations (like shampoos, etc.)
Polysorbate 80 - A viscous liquid used to emulsify oils.
Potassium Sorbate - A mild food grade preservative found in cheese, wine, etc.
