Is Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Also known as: Guar, 2-hydroxypropyl-2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammoniopropyl ether chloride, Jaguar C 16
INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (CAS 71329-50-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Humectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe (2014/2015). Parent guar gum GRAS (21 CFR 184.1339).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "kera…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "39421-75-5", "ingredient_class": "cationic_conditioner", "chemical_type": "cationic_guar", "charge_density_meq_g": "0.7", "substantivity_to_hair": "excellent", "deposition_from_shampoo": "yes", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "electrostatic", "hair_penetration": "cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "modified_guar", "wet_combing_force_…
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "thickener/film_former/hair_fixative", "polymer_type": "modified_natural", "chemical_backbone": "other", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "250000-700000", "molecular_weight_distribution_PDI": "2.5-4.5", "crystallinity_pct": "0", "branching_degree": "moderate", "ionic_character": "cationic", "charge_density_meq_g": "0.8-1.8", "viscosity_1pct_aqueous_mPas": "1000-5000", "viscosity_p…
rheology
{"cas_number": "65497-29-2", "rheology_modifier_type": "Natural Polysaccharide - Cationic Guar", "thickening_mechanism": "Chain entanglement and hydrogen bonding", "viscosity_increase_factor": "5000-25000x", "brookfield_viscosity_typical_cps": "5500-16000", "shear_thinning_behavior": "Excellent", "thixotropic": "Yes", "yield_stress_pa": "15-40", "flow_curve_type": "Highly pseudoplastic with yield …
surfactant
{"cas_number": "39421-75-5", "surfactant_type": "cationic", "chemical_class": "amine_oxide", "charge_at_use_ph": "positive", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.045965416639339444", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "61", "foam_quality": "minimal", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "52", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "3.6001085504461554", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "poor", "sebum_removal_effic…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
Guar, 2-hydroxypropyl-2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammoniopropyl ether chloride
Jaguar C 16
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
children; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. If the assessment report about the chemical recommends secondary notification of the chemical in particular circumstances and any of the circumstances occur in relation to the introduction (importation or manufacture) of the chemical by a person, then the...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71329-50-5.
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