GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationic guar derivative produced by modifying guar gum with hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium groups, and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is widely used as a conditioning polymer in hair care and personal care formulations.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride improves wet combing, dry combing, softness, and anti-static performance, and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce friction on hair fibers while supporting a smoother feel.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is valued for strong deposition from surfactant systems, good thickening support, and compatibility with many shampoo and conditioner bases when the formulation ionic balance is properly managed.

CAS Number: 65497-29-2 (commonly associated; grade dependent)
EC Number: 265-995-8 (commonly associated; grade dependent)
Molecular Formula: Variable (cationic polysaccharide polymer)
Molecular Weight: Variable (polymer; substitution and molecular weight dependent)

Synonyms: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cationic Guar, Guar HPTC, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Polymer, Quaternized Guar, Quat Guar, Cationic Guar Gum, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Guar Chloride, Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Conditioning Guar Polymer, Guar Quaternary Polymer, Hair Conditioning Guar, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (INCI), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Cosmetic Ingredient), Cationic Guar, Cationic guar, Cationic Guar Gum, Cationic Guar Gum Derivative, Quaternized Guar, Quaternary Guar, Quaternized Guar Gum, Quaternary Ammonium Guar, Guar Quaternary Compound, Quaternary Guar Polymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Polymer, Guar HP Trimonium Chloride (abbrev.), Guar HP Trimonium Chloride, Guar HPTC, HPTC Guar (abbrev.), Guarquat (generic), Guar Quat (generic), Guar Quaternary, Guar Quaternary Ammonium, Guar Quaternary Polymer, Guar Cationic Polymer, Guar Cationic Conditioner, Guar Conditioning Polymer, Guar Conditioning Agent, Guar Hair Conditioning Polymer, Guar Hair Conditioner (polymer), Guar Skin Conditioning Polymer, Conditioning Guar Derivative, Guar-Based Cationic Polymer, Cationic Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxypropyl Guar Quaternary, Hydroxypropyl Guar Quat, Quat Hydroxypropyl Guar, Quaternary Hydroxypropyl Guar, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Thickener, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Rheology Modifier, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Deposition Aid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Anti-Static Agent, Antistatic Guar Polymer, Cationic Polysaccharide (Guar), Cationic Galactomannan (Guar), Quaternary Galactomannan (Guar), Guar Galactomannan Quat, Guar Gum Quaternary Derivative, Quaternary Guar Gum Hydroxypropyl, Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Guar Gum Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride, Guar Gum Quat Polymer, Guar Gum Conditioner Polymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Powder, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Granules, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Flakes, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Solution (common supply form), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride High Viscosity (grade context), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Low Viscosity (grade context), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Cosmetic Grade, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Personal Care Grade, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Technical Grade

APPLICATIONS

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in shampoos to improve wet combing and reduce tangling after rinsing.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into sulfate-free shampoos to boost conditioning while maintaining mildness.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in daily shampoos to improve softness and manageability without heavy build-up when properly dosed.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in hair conditioners to enhance slip, detangling, and smooth feel on damaged hair.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into rinse-off conditioners to reduce breakage during combing and improve hair alignment.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in deep conditioners and masks to improve rich feel and help reduce frizz.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in 2-in-1 shampoo-conditioners to deliver conditioning benefits from surfactant systems.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into anti-dandruff shampoos to improve hair feel while maintaining scalp-care performance.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in clarifying shampoos at optimized levels to improve manageability while keeping hair light.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in leave-on conditioners to improve combability and reduce static in dry hair.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into spray conditioners to support lightweight detangling and improved hair feel.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in anti-frizz creams to improve smoothness and reduce flyaways.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in curl care products to improve curl definition, reduce frizz, and support soft touch.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into styling creams to improve slip during application and reduce comb drag.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in gels to improve feel and reduce flaking when formulation compatibility is confirmed.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in color-care shampoos and conditioners to improve softness and reduce fading-related roughness.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into post-color treatments to improve shine and tactile smoothness.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in heat-protect styling products to improve combability and reduce friction before styling.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in body washes to improve skin feel and to add mild conditioning in rinse-off systems.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into shower gels to improve viscosity and reduce squeaky feel after rinsing.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in hand soaps to improve mildness perception and reduce dryness feel.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in liquid soaps and syndet cleansers where a polymeric conditioner is desired.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into intimate wash products where mild conditioning and softness are targeted.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in baby wash products at carefully optimized levels for gentle conditioning support.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in shaving products to improve glide and reduce razor drag in compatible systems.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into men’s grooming cleansers to improve after-wash feel and reduce roughness.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in beard washes to improve softness and reduce tangling of facial hair.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in micellar cleansing products to improve skin feel and reduce harshness perception when compatible.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is incorporated into facial cleansers to reduce tightness feel and improve sensory profile.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is valued because Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride provides strong conditioning, detangling, and anti-static benefits with broad utility across rinse-off and leave-on personal care formulations.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used as a cationic conditioning polymer in hair care products.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride improves wet combability and reduces friction during rinsing.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce hair tangling and supports smoother detangling.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in shampoos to provide conditioning benefits in rinse-off cleansing systems.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride deposits on hair due to cationic charge and improves softness after drying.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps maintain conditioning even in surfactant-rich formulas.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in sulfate-free shampoos to enhance feel and reduce drag.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports mild cleansing systems that can otherwise feel squeaky.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride improves after-feel and reduces roughness perception.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner products for simplified routines.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports conditioning while maintaining adequate foam and cleansing.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps improve manageability without a separate conditioner step.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in rinse-off conditioners to boost slip and combing performance.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride improves spread and reduces application time needed for detangling.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps hair feel smoother and more aligned after rinsing.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in hair masks and intensive treatments to enhance softness.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports deposition of conditioning agents in richer formulations.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce frizz perception and improves hair discipline.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in leave-on conditioners where a light conditioning film is desired.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports improved combing without heavy buildup when properly dosed.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce flyaways and improves hair manageability.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in detangling sprays to provide instant slip and reduced snagging.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports easier brushing on wet or damp hair.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps protect hair fibers from mechanical damage during combing.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in kids’ hair care products to make detangling easier.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports gentle routines by reducing pulling and breakage risk.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps improve consumer perception of “no-tears” combing experience.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in curly-hair products to improve slip and reduce friction.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports curl clumping and reduces frizz during styling.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps improve curl definition by smoothing the hair surface.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in co-wash and cleansing conditioner products for mild cleansing plus conditioning.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports creamy textures and improved glide in low-foam systems.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps deliver conditioned feel without heavy silicones.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in hair styling creams to improve feel and reduce tackiness.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports smoother product spread through hair sections.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce static and flyaway formation after styling.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in hair gels to improve conditioning and reduce crunch perception.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports film uniformity and helps reduce flaking in some systems.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps maintain softness while still supporting hold polymers.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in anti-frizz serums and leave-on treatments to improve hair alignment.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports surface smoothing without excessive oiliness.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce humidity-driven frizz by forming a light conditioning film.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in color-protect hair care products to improve hair feel after coloring.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports reduced roughness that can occur after chemical processing.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps maintain softness and shine in treated hair.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in damaged-hair repair products to improve combing and reduce breakage.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports deposition on porous hair and reduces snagging.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps improve tensile feel and reduces split-end appearance.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in anti-static hair sprays to reduce flyaways and static charge.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports improved hair control in dry climates.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps maintain a smoother hair silhouette.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in body wash products to improve skin feel after rinsing.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports reduced tightness perception in surfactant cleansing products.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps provide a softer after-feel on skin.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in facial cleansers to improve mildness and sensory after-feel.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports reduced squeaky feel in foam cleansers.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps improve cushion and glide during massage.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in liquid hand soaps to improve foam texture and reduce dryness perception.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports richer lather and improved rinsing feel.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce roughness on hands after washing.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in shaving products to improve razor glide and reduce irritation perception.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports smoother foam texture and improved lubrication.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce drag on skin during shaving.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in bath products to improve skin feel and reduce harshness.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports improved sensorial profiles in bubble baths.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce after-wash dryness perception.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in deodorant body washes to improve feel while targeting odor concerns.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports conditioning feel without leaving heavy residue.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps maintain smooth skin feel in frequent-use products.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in micellar cleansing waters to improve slip and reduce friction on cotton pads.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports gentler cleansing motion during makeup removal.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps improve sensory experience without heaviness.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in wet wipes lotions to improve glide and reduce skin tugging.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports soft feel in baby wipes and personal hygiene wipes.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce irritation risk by improving wiping comfort.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in toothpaste and oral care research as a film-forming conditioning polymer.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports mouthfeel and helps reduce irritation perception in some formulas.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps improve sensory smoothness in oral rinses when compatible.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in conditioning body lotions as a slip enhancer in some systems.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports silky feel and improved rub-in in light emulsions.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce tack and improves product elegance.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in cosmetic emulsions to improve texture and stabilize feel.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports viscosity building and reduced stringiness in certain formulations.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps improve stability by contributing to polymer network structure.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in formulation R&D as a conditioning benchmark polymer.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports comparative testing versus polyquaterniums and cationic celluloses.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps optimize deposition, slip, and buildup balance.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in salon products designed for easy detangling and improved manageability.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports premium sensory performance with good rinse properties.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps achieve soft, smooth hair feel with reduced weight.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in clear shampoo systems when properly hydrated and compatible.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports clarity targets by minimizing haze and undissolved polymer.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps maintain stable viscosity under salt and surfactant stress.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in sulfate-free and silicone-free hair care lines to boost conditioning.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports clean-label and “light conditioning” concepts.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps provide softness without heavy deposition.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used to improve foam creaminess and lather feel in surfactant products.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports sensory richness and cushion in cleansers.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce “stripping” feel by improving after-feel.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in prototype scalp-care products to improve hair feel while targeting scalp concerns.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports balanced rinse feel in treatment shampoos.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps improve consumer acceptance of functional scalp products.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in fragrance-containing products to support stable sensorial delivery in some systems.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports improved distribution of perfume during application.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps maintain consistent feel across storage and temperature changes.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in product quality control to measure viscosity and conditioning performance.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supports batch-to-batch consistency in personal care manufacturing.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps maintain predictable consumer sensory outcomes.

DESCRIPTION

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationic polysaccharide polymer derived from guar gum, and the cationic charge helps Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride deposit onto negatively charged hair and skin surfaces.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride typically comes as an off-white to pale yellow powder that disperses in water and hydrates to form viscous solutions, and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride performance depends on molecular weight and degree of substitution.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride improves hair manageability by forming a thin conditioning film that reduces friction, improves alignment, and supports a smoother feel.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is especially effective in surfactant systems because Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can form polymer-surfactant complexes that enhance deposition during rinsing.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can increase viscosity in shampoos and body washes, but salt response and thickening behavior depend on surfactant type and electrolyte level.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can be sensitive to high anionic load or incompatible additives, so formulation screening is recommended for clarity, stability, and performance.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride should be added with good dispersion to avoid lumping, and pre-mixing with glycerin or other carriers can improve processing.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride should be protected from moisture in storage to prevent caking and loss of flow.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride should be used in compliance with applicable cosmetic regulations and supplier specifications for impurities and microbiological limits.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationic derivative of guar gum designed for conditioning performance.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride contains quaternary ammonium groups that provide positive charge in water.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is widely used because cationic charge promotes deposition onto hair and skin.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is typically supplied as a powder or granular material depending on grade.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride hydrates in water and builds viscosity, though conditioning grades may be optimized for low viscosity.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride performance depends on particle size, substitution level, and manufacturing control.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride improves wet combing by reducing friction between hair fibers.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride helps reduce static charge and improves dry feel and manageability.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can improve hair softness and reduce roughness perception after rinsing.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can interact with anionic surfactants to form deposition complexes.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride deposition is influenced by surfactant type, salt level, and pH.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can cause haze or viscosity change if not properly dispersed and hydrated.

PROPERTIES

Common Name: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Chemical Type: Cationic polysaccharide conditioning polymer (quaternized guar)
Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow powder (grade dependent)
Odor: Mild characteristic odor
Solubility: Dispersible in water; hydrates to form viscous solutions (processing dependent)
Charge: Cationic (quaternary ammonium substituted)
Deposition: Strong deposition onto hair from surfactant systems (system dependent)
Conditioning: Improves wet combing, softness, anti-static performance, and frizz control
Viscosity: Contributes to thickening and rheology control in shampoos and washes (grade dependent)
Compatibility: Compatible with many surfactants; sensitive to high electrolyte or certain anionic polymer systems (system dependent)
Thermal Stability: Stable under typical cosmetic processing temperatures (grade dependent)
pH Use Range: Typically used in mildly acidic to neutral cosmetic pH ranges (system dependent)
Storage Temperature: 15–25°C, dry, tightly closed
Shelf Life: Typically 24 months in original sealed packaging (supplier dependent)

FIRST AID

Inhalation:
Move to fresh air if dust is inhaled.
Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation persists.
Avoid breathing dust during handling and powder transfer.

Skin Contact:
Wash with soap and water after contact.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.

Eye Contact:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, then continue rinsing.
Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water.
Seek medical attention if discomfort occurs or if a large amount is swallowed.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Note to Physicians:
Treat symptomatically.
No specific antidote is required.
Provide supportive care based on exposure route and symptoms.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
Use appropriate PPE including gloves and safety glasses, and use dust protection as needed.
Avoid generating dust and avoid inhalation of fine powder.
Wash hands after handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking.

Ventilation:
Use local exhaust or general ventilation where dust may be generated.
Maintain good airflow during weighing, charging, and blending operations.
Minimize airborne particulate accumulation in enclosed areas.

Storage:
Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
Protect from humidity to prevent caking and maintain free-flowing behavior.
Keep containers properly labeled and protected from contamination.

Spill and Leak Procedures:
Avoid dust generation and sweep or vacuum using suitable equipment designed for fine powders.
Place collected material into suitable containers for disposal according to local regulations.
Clean the area with wet wiping if needed to remove residues and reduce airborne dust.

Handling Precautions:
Disperse Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride properly to avoid fisheyes and lumps, using pre-wetting or controlled addition when needed.
Confirm viscosity, clarity, and stability in the finished formulation because polymer-surfactant interactions can vary by system.
Rotate stock using FIFO practices to maintain consistent quality and predictable performance.