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Data: Limited

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

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Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low), and Contamination concerns (low_moderate)

SYNONYMS

● JAGUAR C 13S
● JAGUAR C 17
● JAGUAR C 15
● COSMEDIA GUAR C 261
● O-[2-HYDROXY-3-(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)PROPYL] GUAR GUM CHLORIDE
● GUAR GUM, 2-HYDROXY-3-(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)PROPYL ETHER, CHLORIDE
● CHLORIDE GUAR GUM, 2-HYDROXY-3-(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)PROPYL ETHER
● 2-HYDROXY-3-(TRIMETHYLAMMONIO)PROPYL ETHER CHLORIDE GUAR GUM
● GUAR HYDROPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
● GUAR GUM, ETHER WITH 3-CHLORO-2-HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE; GUAR, 2-HYDROXY-3-TRIMETHYLAMMONIOPROPYL ETHER, CHLORIDE

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Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium derivative of guar gum; used in hair conditioning products.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
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Products with this Ingredient

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shampoo2026 products
conditioner1061 products
moisturizer17 products
body wash/cleanser692 products
facial cleanser88 products
hair treatment/serum213 products
styling gel/lotion51 products
hair styling aid116 products
baby shampoo47 products
styling mousse/foam14 products
bubble bath19 products
hair relaxer4 products
mask67 products
liquid hand soap134 products
detangler17 products
hair color and bleaching159 products
makeup remover27 products
mascara6 products
beard cleanser14 products
bar soap24 products
facial moisturizer/treatment12 products
glitter1 products
bath oil/salts/soak9 products
antiperspirant/deodorant7 products
shaving cream9 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)4 products
body spray1 products
body oil2 products
baby bubble bath11 products
baby soap31 products
hair-loss treatment5 products
exfoliant/scrub36 products
Hair Styling Gel4 products
hair spray11 products
anti-aging5 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
after sun product5 products
Oils & Serums1 products
sunless tanning3 products
serums & essences2 products
beard care9 products
body firming lotion3 products
baby lotion1 products
baby wipes1 products
shaving cream (men's)2 products
Beard Soaps3 products
concealer1 products
Exfoliants1 products
toothpaste1 products
cradle cap treatment1 products
lip balm1 products
cuticle treatment1 products
Other Hair Care Preparations2 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders4 products
lip liner1 products
Facial Cleansing Water1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
around-eye cream1 products
Face Wipes1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
depilatory1 products
setting powder/spray1 products

Contamination concerns

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Chemical
COAL FLY ASH

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as medium human health priorityEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
Limited evidence of environmental toxicityEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of dermal irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Limited evidence of occular irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Limited evidence of lung irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Limited evidence of respiratory irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environment Canada
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Understanding scores

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Hazard score

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A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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