Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (CAS 65497-29-2) is a cationic guar derivative used in personal care and industrial markets.

Where is Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride used?

• Hair care: conditioning and rheology-modifying agent in rinse-off and leave-on formulations
• Shampoos and conditioners: reduces combing friction and improves wet detangling without weighing hair down
• Skin care: moisturization and smooth after-feel in lotions and cleansers
• Textile processing: softening and antistatic agent applied during finishing
• Paper and leather manufacturing: modifies surface charge and improves wet strength or binding performance

Good to know: It deposits a conditioning film on negatively charged surfaces through electrostatic attraction.

Commercial specifications

• Grades with specific viscosity profiles