Description

Cationic guar gum is a naturally derived cationic polymer that has the benefits of conditioning and thickening. Great for hair care products by improving detangling, wet and dry combability. It has moisturizing benefits in body wash, compatible with anionic surfactants.

It forms a coacervate with anionic surfactants from the shampoo formulation upon dilution and deposits on the surface of hair providing conditioning in the form of reduced wet combing forces.

Application: shampoo, conditioner, dandruff treatments, styling products, soap, hairspray, and face wash and other products

INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Usage rate: 0.1-2%
White or yellow fine powder

Formulating Tip: Guar gum can be pre-dispersed in glycerin or propylene glycol and then immediately added to the water phase with mixing. Once the Guar gum is fully hydrated, the resulting solution can be heated if necessary for the inclusion of other ingredients.

Disclaimer: Our products are for cosmetic, personal care formulations and are meant for external use only. We recommend working with a chemist or a formulator if you’re not advanced in formulating, Kindly note you are responsible for researching,  testing, and understanding ingredients before buying.

These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, and/or prevent disease