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CARBOXYMETHYL HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR

CAS 68130-15-4 Updated
87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A modified guar gum — guar bean polysaccharide with carboxymethyl and hydroxypropyl groups for better water solubility. Builds smooth viscosity, stabilizes emulsions, very well tolerated.

Function

BINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGGEL FORMINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Effective natural thickener
  • Stabilizes emulsions
  • Plant-derived from guar bean
  • Smooth, soft skin feel

Known concerns

  • Possible legume cross-reactivity in rare cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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