Hydroxypropyl guar (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 68442-94-4 / 394

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Hydroxypropyl guar is a substance based on "guar " (guar or guar gum is extracted from the guar bean. It is used as a filler, thickener and gelling agent in cosmetic and dietary products due to its strong swelling properties), which is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a binding agent (binds cosmetic preparations containing powder and powder) and emulsion stabilizer (supports emulsion formation and improves the durability and shelf life of emulsions), film former ( forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied) and antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of e.g. hair).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020