Data: Limited
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Other Concerns
Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low), and Contamination concerns (low_moderate)SYNONYMS
Restricted
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.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
shampoo | 2026 products |
conditioner | 1061 products |
moisturizer | 17 products |
body wash/cleanser | 691 products |
facial cleanser | 88 products |
hair treatment/serum | 213 products |
styling gel/lotion | 51 products |
hair styling aid | 116 products |
baby shampoo | 47 products |
styling mousse/foam | 14 products |
bubble bath | 19 products |
hair relaxer | 4 products |
mask | 67 products |
liquid hand soap | 134 products |
detangler | 17 products |
hair color and bleaching | 159 products |
makeup remover | 27 products |
mascara | 6 products |
beard cleanser | 14 products |
bar soap | 24 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 12 products |
glitter | 1 products |
bath oil/salts/soak | 9 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 7 products |
shaving cream | 9 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) | 4 products |
body spray | 1 products |
body oil | 2 products |
baby bubble bath | 11 products |
baby soap | 31 products |
hair-loss treatment | 5 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 36 products |
Hair Styling Gel | 4 products |
hair spray | 11 products |
anti-aging | 5 products |
damaged skin treatment | 1 products |
after sun product | 5 products |
Oils & Serums | 1 products |
sunless tanning | 3 products |
serums & essences | 2 products |
beard care | 9 products |
body firming lotion | 3 products |
baby lotion | 1 products |
baby wipes | 1 products |
shaving cream (men's) | 2 products |
Beard Soaps | 3 products |
concealer | 1 products |
Exfoliants | 1 products |
toothpaste | 1 products |
cradle cap treatment | 1 products |
lip balm | 1 products |
cuticle treatment | 1 products |
Other Hair Care Preparations | 2 products |
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders | 4 products |
lip liner | 1 products |
Facial Cleansing Water | 1 products |
eye makeup remover | 1 products |
around-eye cream | 1 products |
Face Wipes | 1 products |
muscle/joint soreness | 1 products |
depilatory | 1 products |
setting powder/spray | 1 products |
Contamination concerns
Chemical |
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COAL FLY ASH |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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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 product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any | Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada |
Classified as medium human health priority | Environment Canada |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada |
Limited evidence of environmental toxicity | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Limited evidence of dermal irritation | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Limited evidence of occular irritation | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Limited evidence of lung irritation | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
Limited evidence of respiratory irritation | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) |
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
- Environment Canada
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
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