Esaflor Zero-X is a premium, bio-based cationic guar polymer designed for advanced hair-care and personal-care formulations. Its INCI name is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
Developed using Lamberti’s ZERO-X technology, Esaflor Zero-X combines conditioning performance with thickening, foam-enhancing and active-deposition functionality. Its high-molecular-weight, water-soluble structure provides conditioning and rheology benefits in aqueous and surfactant-based formulations.
The ingredient is particularly suitable for everyday shampoos, conditioning shampoos, 2-in-1 products, cream rinses, conditioners, body washes, shower products, liquid soaps and other personal-care formulations. Lamberti identifies the ZERO-X grade as self-hydrating, meaning it does not require pH adjustment specifically for its hydration.
INCI Name
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Product Name
Esaflor Zero-X
Product Type
Cationic Guar Polymer / Hair Conditioning Agent / Rheology Modifier
Ingredient Origin
Bio-Based / Guar-Derived
Physical Form
Powder
Lamberti’s product guide identifies ESAFLOR® ZERO-X as a high-molecular-weight, self-hydrating powder with medium modification and multifunctional conditioning/thickening performance.
Key Benefits
- Provides effective hair-conditioning properties
- Helps improve wet and dry hair feel
- Provides excellent detangling performance
- Helps improve hair manageability
- Contributes to a smooth, soft and silky afterfeel
- Provides thickening functionality
- Helps enhance foam stability
- Can support deposition of water-insoluble cosmetic actives
- Suitable for aqueous and surfactant-based formulations
- Self-hydrating formulation grade
- Helps improve the sensory profile of cleansing products
- Useful for shampoos and everyday hair-care products
- Bio-based cationic guar derivative
- Suitable for a wide range of hair and personal-care formulations
Lamberti specifically describes ZERO-X as providing conditioning, thickening, foam-boosting and deposition benefits.
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos
Esaflor Zero-X is particularly suitable for:
- Everyday Shampoos
- Conditioning Shampoos
- Mild Shampoos
- Moisturizing Shampoos
- Strengthening Shampoo Formulations
- 2-in-1 Shampoos
- Herbal Shampoos
- Natural-Positioned Shampoos
It can contribute to improved conditioning and hair feel while also supporting the viscosity and sensory characteristics of shampoo systems.
Conditioners
Suitable for:
- Hair Conditioners
- Cream Rinses
- Deep Conditioning Products
- Hair Treatment Products
- Rinse-Off Hair Treatments
- Detangling Conditioners
Hair Treatments
Can be used in formulations designed to provide:
- Improved combability
- Detangling
- Hair softness
- Smooth feel
- Improved manageability
- Conditioning afterfeel
Personal Care Applications
Esaflor Zero-X is not limited to hair care. Lamberti documentation also identifies applications in:
- Body Washes
- Shower Gels
- Bath Products
- Liquid Soaps
- Shaving Gels
- Shaving Foams
- Baby-Care Products
- Selected Skin-Care Formulations
- Personal-Care Cleansing Products
Functional Benefits
1. Hair Conditioning
The cationic nature of Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allows the polymer to interact with hair surfaces, supporting a smoother and more conditioned hair feel. Lamberti describes its conditioning interaction with keratin as a key feature.
2. Detangling
Esaflor Zero-X can improve the sensory properties of hair after cleansing and help provide easier detangling and improved manageability.
3. Thickening
Its high-molecular-weight structure contributes to viscosity development in aqueous and surfactant-based systems.
4. Foam Enhancement
The ingredient can help support foam stability and improve the overall sensory experience of cleansing formulations.
5. Active Deposition
Esaflor Zero-X can assist with the deposition of selected water-insoluble cosmetic ingredients onto hair and skin, making it useful in sophisticated cleansing and conditioning systems.
Recommended Usage
A commonly referenced formulation range for Esaflor Zero-X is approximately 0.1%–1.0%, depending on the formulation and desired performance. Lamberti formulation material also demonstrates a 0.5% use level in an example formulation.
Important: The optimum concentration should be established according to the latest supplier TDS, formulation type, surfactant system, viscosity target and desired conditioning performance.
How to Use
Esaflor Zero-X is a self-hydrating cationic guar grade.
Recommended General Processing
- Accurately weigh the required quantity.
- Add the powder gradually to water under vigorous stirring.
- Maintain good agitation to minimize lump formation.
- Allow sufficient time for complete hydration.
- Continue mixing until a uniform polymer dispersion/solution is obtained.
- Incorporate the hydrated polymer into the formulation according to the recommended processing sequence.
- Add surfactants and other ingredients according to the formulation design.
- Adjust final pH and viscosity as required.
- Conduct stability and compatibility testing before commercial production.
Lamberti specifically states that Esaflor Zero-X is self-hydrating and does not require pH adjustment for its dissolution/hydration, unlike some other cationic guar grades.
Suitable Formulation Types
- Shampoo
- Conditioning Shampoo
- 2-in-1 Shampoo
- Hair Conditioner
- Cream Rinse
- Hair Mask
- Hair Treatment
- Detangling Products
- Body Wash
- Shower Gel
- Liquid Soap
- Bath Products
- Shaving Gel
- Shaving Foam
- Baby-Care Products
- Personal-Care Cleansing Products
Product Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Esaflor Zero-X |
| INCI Name | Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride |
| Ingredient Type | Cationic Guar Polymer |
| Function | Conditioning, Thickening, Foam Enhancement, Deposition |
| Origin | Guar-Derived / Bio-Based |
| Molecular Weight | High |
| Degree of Modification | Medium |
| Dissolution | Self-Hydrating |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Application | Hair Care & Personal Care |
| Typical Use Level | Approx. 0.1–1.0%* |
| Main Applications | Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Shower Products |
| Formulation Character | Aqueous & Surfactant-Based Systems |
*Actual specifications and recommended usage should be confirmed from the current supplier TDS/COA.
Sustainability Profile
Esaflor Zero-X is produced using Lamberti’s patented ZERO-X technology, developed to reduce resource consumption during production.
Lamberti states that the ZERO-X process can save approximately 7–14 kg of water per kg of final product, while also reducing wastewater-treatment requirements, waste generation and energy consumption. Lamberti also states that its ZERO-X portfolio is COSMOS approved, HALAL certified and GMO free; certification status should be verified for the specific commercial grade and current certificate.
Why Choose Esaflor Zero-X?
Esaflor Zero-X is a versatile ingredient for formulators seeking a bio-based multifunctional cationic polymer that combines:
- Hair conditioning
- Detangling
- Thickening
- Foam enhancement
- Improved hair feel
- Active deposition
- Sustainable processing characteristics
Its multifunctional performance makes it particularly valuable in modern shampoo and cleansing formulations where both performance and sensory quality are important.
Storage
- Store in a cool and dry environment.
- Keep the original container tightly closed.
- Protect from moisture and humidity.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to heat.
- Prevent contamination during handling.
- Follow the supplier’s latest SDS/TDS for exact storage requirements.
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