Guar Gum, Cationic

Item No. THK-GUGM-01
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Description
Description
Cationic guar gum is a modified, naturally derived (from the seeds of the guar plant cyampopis tetragonolobus) quaternary, high-molecular weight sugar polymer (polysaccharide) combining both thickening and conditioning effects.
Benefits
  • Effective non-gelling thickener and viscosity enhancer
  • Can boost foam when together with surfactants
  • Has additional conditioning effect due to the quaternary polymer structure as compared to regular guar gum
Use
Dissolve in water and stir thoroughly. Guar gum has a high pH >9 in order to thicken the solution that contains the guar gum the pH has to be <7. Add a tiny amount of citric acid or concentrated lemon juice to reach a lower pH and the solution is thickening. Stir well, typical use level is 0.2-2%. For external use only.
Applications
Shampoos, conditioners, lotions, creams, body washes, shower gels.
CAS
65497-29-2
INCI
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
composition
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Yellowish powder, faint characteristic odor
Solubility
Water-soluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Guar beans (Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus)
Manufacture
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is produced by the thermo-mechanical treatment of the seeds of guar beans to obtain galactomannan which is then reacted with the quaternary ammonium salt propyltrimonium chloride.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
1302320020