Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is a yellow or white powdered ingredient that is obtained from guar beans. It is generally used in shampoos and other hair products where it acts as a conditioner and an anti-static agent. It is also used in skin care products where it deeply conditions the skin. Further, it is used as a substitute for harsh silicones.
The main function of Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is to extend conditioning properties to hair care products. It is also sometimes used in skin care products to achieve the same results.
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is commonly used as a conditioning agent in shampoo formulations. It forms a coacervate with anionic surfactants from the shampoo formulation upon dilution and deposits on the surface of hair providing conditioning in the form of reduced wet combing forces.
The dilution and deposition phenomenon occurs when the system is diluted below the critical micelle concentration of the shampoo surfactants, resulting in the formation of the insoluble coacervate.
The properties of the formed coacervate depend on a variety of characteristics of the polymer, including molecular weight and charge density, as well as the composition of surfactants and presence of electrolytes.In addition, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride has reported uses in liquid soap and body wash formulations, hair conditioners, hair styling products, and skin care preparations.
Key Technical Parameters
| Appearance | Light yellow powder |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 5.0-7.5 / 8.0-10.5 |
| Loss on drying | ≤12.0% |
| Ash | ≤5.0% |
| Viscosity (1.0% aqueous solution, Brookfirld 3# 20r/min in 25℃) | ≥1000 |
| Nitrogen | 1.2%~1.7% |
| Total Bacteria Counts | ≤500 CFU/g |
| Molds & Yeasts | ≤100 CFU/g |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative |
Skin care: It nourishes the skin and also increases the viscosity of the formulations.Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is a biopolymer. Therefore, many of its properties will depend on its molecular weight and charge density, which is subject to the degree of cationic substition.
Solubility: Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and oils.
Applications
● Personal Care Products
● Shampoos
● Hair products
● Conditioner
● Body wash
Advantages
● Natural source
● Superior water solubility
● Good spread-ability
● Good compatibility
● Eco-friendly
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