Cationic Guar 17 (Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride)

INCI Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride What It Does Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Cationic Guar 17) is a positively charged conditioning polymer designed to improve hair and skin feel in rinse-off and leave-on formulations. Derived from a renewable guar source, it deposits onto the surface of hair and skin to deliver slip and softness, makes wet and dry combing on hair easier, and enhances overall hair condition. It is especially suited for shampoos and cleansing systems where a soft feel is desired. What does 17 mean? Not all Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride performs the same. Each grade of cationic guar differs in: molecular weight level of conditioning performance clarity in formulas (hazy vs crystal clear) how well it thickens the water phase of formulas Cationic Guar 17 refers to a specific conditioning grade used by formulators to predict performance in shampoos and cleansing systems. If the grade isn’t identified, formulators can’t accurately anticipate slip, co