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Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Moderate concern

Cationic guar polymer reviewed by CIR as safe for cosmetic use. Not approved or used as a food additive.

Found in
12 products

What it is

Cationic derivative of guar gum used as a conditioning polymer.

Cosmetic conditioning ingredient; not a food additive.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is reported to function as an antistatic agent, hair-conditioning agent, and skin-conditioning agent."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Not approved as a direct food additive; cosmetic ingredient

European Union — EFSA

Not evaluated as a food additive

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