murphyStarch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
AKA: Hydroxypropyl Starch Quaternary, Modified Starch
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from plant starches, commonly sourced from corn, potato, or tapioca plants. Synthesized by hydroxyalkylation and quaternization of starch molecules using chemical reagents.
Starch, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride
CAS #
56780-58-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Stabilizes Emulsion
Conditions Hair
Controls Viscosity
Wound Healing
Locks In Moisture
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR