INCI name

HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride

A conditioning polymer from guar gum.

What it is

This ingredient is guar gum modified to carry a positive charge. It is attracted to hair and skin, reducing tangles and static and leaving a smooth feel.

Where it is used

Shampoos, conditioners and body washes.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (261)

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