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CATIONIC GUAR

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride – Hair Conditioning Agent

Guar, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, is a natural, plant-derived conditioning agent used in cosmetic and home care formulas. It provides stabilizing, antistatic, and viscosity adjustment properties.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, when used as a conditioner in shampoos, allows for very good results in wet and dry brushing tests.

Cationic Guar (Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride) conditioning polymer for hair care formulations, shown with a hair care bottle, long hair and guar powder sample.

CATIONIC GUAR SUPPLIER FOR SHAMPOO & PERSONAL CARE MANUFACTURERS
 

ACTA Chemicals supplies Cationic Guar (Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride) to manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and hair care industries.
 

Our KY-J14-P Cationic Guar is a plant-derived conditioning polymer used in shampoo and hair care formulations to improve wet and dry combability, reduce static electricity, and enhance hair softness.
 

As a chemical raw material supplier, ACTA Chemicals supports manufacturers and formulators seeking reliable sourcing of Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride for their production needs



WHAT IS CATIONIC GUAR USED FOR IN SHAMPOOS?

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride stands out as a natural polysaccharide that enhances the effectiveness of shampoos. It helps to easily comb the hair while providing softness and elasticity. Its cationic structure moisturizes hair strands and prevents static electricity, resulting in smoother hair. It also optimizes the shampoo's consistency, making it easier to use.

WHAT ARE THE CATIONIC GUAR's KEY FEATURES?

- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride makes hair easier to comb.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride provides softness and flexibility.
- Guar increases viscosity.
- Guar prevents static electricity.


Guar, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride – J14, of natural and plant origin, is a conditioning agent used in cosmetic and home care formulas that provides stability, antistatic properties, and viscosity adjustment.

 

INCI Name: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Chemical Name /Synonyms: Guar gum, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio) propyl ether, chloride; Cationic Guar Gum

CAS No.: 65497-29-2

 

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride – J14 prevents static charge in hair. It has also proven effective as a viscosity regulator in aqueous solutions.

 

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride – J14 can be easily used in cold process applications.

 

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can also be used in textile softener applications.

 

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is rapidly absorbed by many surfaces. Its cationic charges bind to negatively charged groups on the surface of yarn fibers, imparting antistatic and slipperiness to cotton, cellulosic fibers, and synthetic yarns.

 
 
Cationic Guar (Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride) powder shown alongside long hair and a shampoo bottle for hair conditioning applications

 

CATIONIC GUAR APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES
 

1. It is a cationic substitute for natural guar gum.

2. Guar provides excellent thickness and conditioning effects to hair and skin care products.

3. Guar improves wet and dry combability and keeps hair smooth, soft, and supple. It reduces irritation to the skin during washing, providing a feeling of glide and comfort.

4. PQ10 and GUAR create a powerful synergy, delivering high efficiency even at low usage levels; this combination offers superior performance and efficacy in formulations.

5. The default concentration is 0.2% – 0.5%.

 

Appearance: Light yellow powder

Viscosity (25℃, 1% water sol. mpa.s): 3000-4000

pH: 9.0-11

Nitrogen content (%): 1.0-1.7

Drying loss (%): ≤10
 

Cationic Guar Supplier for Shampoo & Personal Care Manufacturers
 

ACTA Chemicals supplies Cationic Guar (Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride) to manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and hair care industries.
 

Our KY-J14-P Cationic Guar is a plant-derived conditioning polymer used in shampoo and hair care formulations to improve wet and dry combability, reduce static electricity, and enhance hair softness.

As a chemical raw material supplier, ACTA Chemicals supports manufacturers and formulators seeking reliable sourcing of Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride for their production needs.
 

Contact our team for product information, technical documentation, sample inquiries, and quotations.

Hair care application of Cationic Guar conditioning polymer, illustrated by a woman with long hair holding a hair care bottle

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