Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar gum derivative (cationic)
Cationic guar; deposits conditioning polymer on hair during shampoo; provides detangling and softness; low irritancy; widely used in gentle and baby shampoos
Function & Common Use
Conditioning Agent / Viscosity Agent
Conditioning Agent
Shampoos conditioners baby products
Semisynthetic (guar gum)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe to use in skincare?
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Cationic guar; deposits conditioning polymer on hair during shampoo; provides detangling and softness; low irritancy; widely used in gentle and baby shampoos
Is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in India?
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride used for in cosmetics?
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Conditioning Agent / Viscosity Agent. It is commonly found in: Shampoos conditioners baby products.
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