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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Guar gum derivative (cationic)

Safety Notes

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

Function

Conditioning Agent / Viscosity Agent

Category

Conditioning Agent

Common In

Shampoos conditioners baby products

Origin

Semisynthetic (guar gum)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

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.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS65497-29-2
ECN/A

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