GuarCat™ (Cationic Guar Gum)

Description

GuarCat™ (Cationic Guar Gum) is a naturally derived water-soluble cationic polymer derived from natural guar beans, modified with quaternary ammonium groups. . It is a high charge, high molecular weight quaternary polymer that provides excellent conditioning, thickening, and foam-stabilizing properties in personal care formulations, particularly hair care and body wash products. It is substantive on anionic surfaces such as hair and skin.  It imparts a soft and luxurious after-feel to the skin. It develops foam with better stability, lather and skin lubricating properties

GuarCat™ (Cationic Guar Gum) is used in hair and skin care formulations to provide a high level of conditioning, with high viscosity build. Ideal applications include deep conditioning, ethnic hair products, highly damaged/ bleached/treated hair, anti-dandruff shampoos, high active deposition, silicone deposition, soaps, and shaving

Characteristics of GuarCat™ (cationic guar):

• Hair Conditioning: Significantly improves wet and dry combability, reduces tangling, and delivers soft, smooth hair feel with strong anti-static effect.
• Thickening & Foam Stabilization: Efficiently thickens surfactant systems and enhances foam creaminess, volume, and stability.
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants (e.g., AES, ALS, APG, betaines).
• Mildness: Naturally derived, low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin and baby care formulations.
• Clarity: Maintains good transparency in finished products at recommended usage levels.

CAS NUM: 65497-29-2

INCI Name: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Chemical Type: Cationic-modified guar gum (quaternized guar derivative)

Odor: Slight characteristic odor, no off-odor

Activity Content: ≥98%

Loss on Drying (Moisture): ≤10.0% (Typical: 7.5%)

Total Ash: ≤5.0% (Typical: 3.2%)

Viscosity (1% solution, 25°C, Brookfield RVT): 4,000–8,000 mPa·s (Typical: 6,000 mPa·s)

Charge: Cationic

Degree of Cationic Substitution: ~1.4 meq/g

Particle Size (through 200 mesh): ≥95% (Typical: 98%)

Test Methods:

Moisture: ISO 771

Ash: ISO 776

pH: pH meter

Viscosity: Brookfield RVT

Degree of Substitution: Titration method

Particle Size: Sieve analysis

Country of Origin: Asia

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