Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
The question

Is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in body lotion?

ClearedBody lotion

A plant-derived quaternary ammonium compound from guar gum. Approved by the CIR with a low hazard rating. Non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and biodegradable. Conditions hair and skin at typical concentrations of 0.1–1%.

What the research flags

  • Quaternary ammonium compounds can irritate mucous membranes at high concentrations — well below threshold at typical cosmetic use

Other body lotion ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 702759-GUAR_HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM_CHLORIDE
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    DatabaseIngredient database
  3. [3]
    DatabaseIngredient database — guar-hydroxypropyltrimonium-chloride

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific body lotion product. This is not medical advice.