murphyHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydroxypropyl guar cationic
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from guar bean gum, a natural polysaccharide extracted from guar seeds grown primarily in India and Pakistan. Modified through hydroxypropylation and quaternization with trimethylamine to create a cationic conditioning polymer.
Guar gum, 2-hydroxypropyl 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride
CAS #
71329-50-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR