Is Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Also known as: UNII-B16G315W7A
INCI: GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (CAS 65497-29-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, antistatic, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair conditioning, antistatic, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe as used in cosmetics; no FDA restrictions; widely used in shampoos and conditioners
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
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Dermal Penetration Profile
Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.
Absorption %
0%
Penetration Level
surface
Penetration Depth
surface only
Molecular Weight
Variable Da
Log P
n/a
Systemic Absorption
no
Topical Bioavailability
0%
Safety Margin Factor
none
Source: CIR
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | 0.1–0.5 | 1 | CIR/VCRP |
| Conditioner | 0.1–0.5 | 1 | CIR/VCRP |
Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
biopolymer
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concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "0.2", "max_concentration_pct": "1.5", "typical_concentration_pct": "0.8", "product_type": "Hair Conditioner", "function_at_concentration": "Natural conditioning", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "mid-range", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "20", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "38", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "25", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "50", "supply_chain_volatility": "medium", "primary_source_region": "India/US", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "1.8", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "100", "seasonal_price_variation": "medium", "commodity_or_specialty": "s…
dermal_absorption
{"molecular_weight_da": "Variable", "skin_penetration_level": "surface", "penetration_depth": "surface only", "absorption_pct": "0", "systemic_absorption": "no", "penetration_enhancer": "no", "occlusion_effect": "no", "vehicle_dependent": "no", "skin_barrier_effect": "neutral", "bioavailability_topical_pct": "0", "source": "CIR"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "pa…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "none_required", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "5-20", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "80-95", "electrolyte_tolerance": "high", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "3.0-9.5", "viscosity_building_contribution": "high", "droplet_size_range_um": "0.3-12", "zeta_potential…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "fine/medium", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "65497-29-2", "ingredient_class": "cationic_conditioner", "chemical_type": "cationic_guar", "charge_density_meq_g": "0.5-0.8", "substantivity_to_hair": "excellent", "deposition_from_shampoo": "yes", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "electrostatic", "hair_penetration": "cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "high_MW_polysaccharide", "wet_c…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Anti-static agent
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
Regulatory Flags
cationic-polymer
hair-conditioning
antistatic
plant-derived
Known Synonyms
UNII-B16G315W7A
Chemical Function
Film former
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Guar Gum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65497-29-2.
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