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Hair Conditioning

GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 65497-29-2 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A cationic guar bean polymer that smooths hair and skin in rinse-off products. Considered one of the gentler conditioners; CIR-reviewed safe.

Function

ANTISTATICFILM FORMINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Plant-derived conditioning polymer
  • Reduces hair static and improves wet combing
  • Adds slip without buildup

Known concerns

  • Quat residues can build up with overuse
  • Trace epichlorohydrin from manufacture

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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