Is Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride vegetarian?
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
A cationic derivative of guar gum modified with hydroxypropyltrimonium groups, used as a conditioning agent and thickener in hair and skin care products. Guar gum is derived from the seeds of the guar plant.
| Also known as | Guar gum, 2-hydroxypropyl 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride |
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| INCI name | Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride |
| CAS number | 71329-50-5 |
| CosIng ID | 76869 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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