Hydroxypropyl Guar

Hydroxypropyl Guar is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, binding agent. It is used in 217 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameHYDROXYPROPYL GUAR
FunctionANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING
CAS number68442-94-4 / 39421-75-5
EC number270-497-9 / -
Prevalence217 products (0.23% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches170

Used in

Conditioners 16.6%Hair Masks 12%Serums 9.2%Styling Creams & Sprays 6.9%Leave-in Treatments 6.5%Shampoos 6%

Frequently asked

What does Hydroxypropyl Guar do in skincare?
Hydroxypropyl Guar functions as an antistatic, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Hydroxypropyl Guar?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (16.6% of its uses).

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