The Basics On Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

What is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is an organic compound that is a water-soluble quaternary ammonium derivative of guar gum.

What are other names for Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?

2-HYDROXY-3-(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)PROPYL ETHER CHLORIDE GUAR GUM, CHLORIDE GUAR GUM, 2-HYDROXY-3-(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)PROPYL ETHER, GUAR GUM, 2-HYDROXY-3-(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)PROPYL ETHER, CHLORIDE, GUAR GUM, 2HYDROXY3(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)PROPYL ETHER, CHLORIDE, GUAR GUM, ETHER WITH 3-CHLORO-2-HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE; GUAR, 2-HYDROXY-3-TRIMETHYLAMMONIOPROPYL ETHER, CHLORIDE, GUAR HYDROPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, and O-[2-HYDROXY-3-(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)PROPYL] GUAR GUM CHLORIDE

What is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride used for?

It gives conditioning properties to shampoos and after-shampoo hair care products.

How Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is classified

Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Texture Enhancer, Miscellaneous

Recommendations for using Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride During Pregnancy

What we know about using Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride from CIR

No report found.

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Products where you might find Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream; amika Un.Done Volume and Matte Texture Spray; Tower 28 Beauty SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray

 

 

 

List of References

General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.

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