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 name | HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 68442-94-4 / 39421-75-5 |
| EC number | 270-497-9 / - |
| Prevalence | 217 products (0.23% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 170 |
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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