C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar

INCI: C18-22 HYDROXYALKYL HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR

CAS Number
Not assigned (modified polysaccharide polymer)
Function
Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; emulsion stabilizer; thickener; suspending agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Supported by read-across from guar derivative safety data; no specific MoS calculation published

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Natural origin guar gum derivative; verify absence of protein residues if targeting hypoallergenic claims; pH of 1% solution is 8-9, requiring neutralization in final formulation

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar safe in cosmetics?

Natural origin guar gum derivative; verify absence of protein residues if targeting hypoallergenic claims; pH of 1% solution is 8-9, requiring neutralization in final formulation The EU classifies C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar allowed in the EU?

C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar do in cosmetics?

C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar functions as: Hair conditioning; skin conditioning; emulsion stabilizer; thickener; suspending agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (modified polysaccharide polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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