GHTC (Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride) is a water-dispersible, cationic conditioning polymer derived from guar gum. It is widely used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations to improve hair conditioning, wet and dry combability, softness, smoothness, lubricity and anti-static performance.
Because of its cationic nature, GHTC has good substantivity toward hair and can improve the sensory performance of shampoos, conditioners and other rinse-off and leave-on hair-care products. It can also contribute to formulation viscosity, foam quality and deposition of selected cosmetic ingredients.
GHTC is especially useful for shampoos, conditioners, 2-in-1 products, hair creams, hair treatments, shower gels, body washes and selected skin-care formulations. Different commercial grades can vary in molecular weight and charge density, so the exact performance and recommended dosage should be matched to the supplier’s TDS.
INCI Name
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Common Names
- GHTC
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic Guar
- Cationic Guar Gum
- Guar Quat
- Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride
- Conditioning Guar
CAS Number
65497-29-2
Ingredient Type
- Cationic Conditioning Polymer
- Hair Conditioning Agent
- Skin Conditioning Agent
- Antistatic Agent
- Rheology Modifier
- Lubricity Enhancer
- Deposition Aid
Source & Nature
GHTC is a quaternized derivative of guar gum, a natural polysaccharide obtained from guar seeds. The chemical modification gives the polymer cationic properties that make it particularly useful for conditioning hair and improving the feel of cosmetic formulations.
Physical Form
Typically supplied as a fine white to off-white / pale yellow powder, depending on the commercial grade and supplier.
Key Benefits
1. Hair Conditioning
GHTC helps provide a smoother, softer and more conditioned feel to the hair.
2. Improves Wet & Dry Combability
It helps reduce friction during combing, making wet and dry hair easier to manage.
3. Detangling Support
The cationic polymer provides lubricity that can help improve hair detangling and manageability.
4. Anti-Static Performance
GHTC can help reduce static and flyaway hair, contributing to a smoother finished appearance.
5. Soft & Smooth Hair Feel
It enhances the sensory profile of hair-care products by contributing to softness, smoothness and lubricity.
6. Improved Hair Gloss
Cationic guar can contribute to improved hair surface feel and appearance, including enhanced gloss in suitable formulations.
7. Formulation Viscosity Support
Depending on the grade, GHTC can contribute to rheology modification and viscosity development in cosmetic formulations.
8. Foam Quality Support
Certain GHTC grades can improve lather quality and foam characteristics in surfactant-based formulations.
9. Ingredient Deposition
Its cationic nature can help promote deposition of selected ingredients onto hair and skin, depending on the formulation system.
Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care
- Shampoos
- Conditioning Shampoos
- 2-in-1 Shampoos
- Hair Conditioners
- Deep Conditioners
- Hair Masks
- Hair Creams
- Hair Serums
- Hair Treatments
- Leave-In Conditioners
- Detangling Products
- Damaged-Hair Care Products
Skin & Body Care
- Body Washes
- Shower Gels
- Facial Cleansers
- Hand Washes
- Body Care Products
- Creams
- Lotions
- Selected Skin-Care Formulations
Shaving & Personal Care
- Shaving Products
- Shaving Gels
- Shaving Creams
- Personal-Care Cleansers
- Conditioning Washes
Suitable Product Types
- Shampoo
- Anti-Frizz Shampoo
- Conditioning Shampoo
- 2-in-1 Shampoo
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Mask
- Hair Cream
- Hair Serum
- Leave-In Conditioner
- Detangling Spray
- Shower Gel
- Body Wash
- Facial Cleanser
- Shaving Products
- Hair Treatment Products
Recommended Usage
A common starting range for cosmetic GHTC grades is approximately 0.1–0.5%, with some conditioner formulations using levels up to around 1%, depending on the grade and desired conditioning effect.
Always follow the current supplier TDS for your specific GHTC grade, as molecular weight, charge density and active content can significantly influence the optimum dosage.
How to Use
GHTC should generally be dispersed or hydrated in the aqueous phase of the formulation before completing the formulation.
General Procedure
- Weigh the required quantity of GHTC.
- Add gradually to the water phase while maintaining good agitation.
- Allow sufficient time for hydration and uniform dispersion.
- Continue mixing until the polymer is properly hydrated.
- Add surfactants and other formulation ingredients according to the selected manufacturing process.
- Adjust pH as required.
- Check viscosity, appearance, foam, conditioning and stability.
- Conduct appropriate stability and compatibility testing before production.
Formulation Compatibility
GHTC can be used with a wide range of cosmetic formulation systems and is commonly incorporated into formulations containing:
- Anionic Surfactants
- Amphoteric Surfactants
- Nonionic Surfactants
- Cationic Ingredients
- Humectants
- Conditioning Agents
- Botanical Extracts
- Proteins
- Panthenol
- Silicones
- Emollients
- Rheology Modifiers
Typical Formulation Benefits
| Benefit | Formulation Effect |
|---|---|
| Conditioning | Softer, smoother hair feel |
| Detangling | Improved combability |
| Lubricity | Reduced friction during combing |
| Anti-static | Helps control static and flyaways |
| Deposition | Supports deposition of selected ingredients |
| Rheology | Can contribute to viscosity |
| Foam | Certain grades improve lather quality |
| Sensory | Rich, smooth and conditioned feel |
Product Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | GHTC |
| Full Name | Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride |
| INCI Name | Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride |
| CAS Number | 65497-29-2 |
| Ingredient Type | Cationic Guar Polymer |
| Origin | Guar-derived |
| Physical Form | Fine Powder |
| Appearance | White to off-white / pale yellow, grade dependent |
| Solubility | Water dispersible / water soluble depending on grade |
| Main Function | Hair Conditioning |
| Secondary Functions | Antistatic, Lubricity, Rheology Modification, Deposition |
| Typical Use | Approx. 0.1–0.5% |
| Applications | Hair Care, Skin Care, Bath & Shower, Personal Care |
Why Choose GHTC?
- Guar-derived conditioning polymer
- Excellent ingredient for modern hair-care formulations
- Improves wet and dry combability
- Helps provide softness and smoothness
- Supports detangling
- Helps reduce static and flyaways
- Provides lubricity and improved hair feel
- Can support viscosity and foam quality
- Suitable for rinse-off and leave-on products
- Compatible with a broad range of surfactant systems
- Available in different molecular-weight and charge-density grades
Storage
Store GHTC in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry environment.
Protect from:
- Moisture
- High humidity
- Direct sunlight
- Excessive heat
- Contamination
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