Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride for Shampoo and Personal Care: Introducing CONKER® C300

In modern hair care formulations, consumers increasingly expect more than cleansing. Smoothness, manageability, conditioning and a comfortable post-wash feel have become important considerations when developing shampoos and other personal care products.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, also known as cationic guar, is a versatile conditioning polymer widely used in personal care formulations.

CONKER® C300 is a cationically modified natural polymer derived from guar bean, developed for use as a conditioning and stabilizing ingredient in hair and personal care products.

What Is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationic derivative of guar gum. Its cationic nature provides good affinity with hair and skin, making it suitable for formulations where conditioning and sensory performance are important.

CONKER® C300 is designed to provide conditioning properties for both hair and skin and can be incorporated into a variety of personal care formulations.

According to its technical specifications, CONKER® C300 has a viscosity of 100–300 mPa·s at 25°C in a 1% solution, with a pH of 9.0–11.0 in a 1% solution.

Key Features of CONKER® C300

Low Molecular Weight for a Clean Hair Feel

One of the key characteristics of CONKER® C300 is its relatively low molecular weight.

According to the product technical information, repeated use does not readily cause accumulation on the hair. This characteristic makes C300 suitable for formulations where a smooth, manageable and relatively clean hair feel is desired.

Conditioning and Hair Manageability

CONKER® C300 has good affinity with hair and provides conditioning properties.

It can help contribute to a smoother and more manageable hair feel, making it particularly suitable for shampoo and other hair cleansing formulations where combability and sensory performance are important.

Good Wet and Dry Sensory Performance

C300 is designed to provide a pleasant wet and dry feel in personal care formulations.

This makes it suitable for formulators developing products that aim to deliver a comfortable sensory experience during and after use.

Compatibility with Surfactants and Electrolytes

Formulation compatibility is an important consideration when selecting a conditioning polymer.

CONKER® C300 has good compatibility with various surfactants and electrolytes, making it suitable for different personal care formulation systems.

This is particularly relevant for cleansing products such as shampoos, body washes and hand washes, where surfactant systems are commonly used.

Applications of CONKER® C300

CONKER® C300 can be used in a variety of personal care products.

Shampoo

Shampoo is one of the key application areas for Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.

C300 can be used as a conditioning polymer to support hair manageability, combability and a smooth sensory feel after cleansing.

Body Wash

In body wash formulations, C300 can contribute to the wet and dry skin feel and provide conditioning properties.

Hand Wash

C300 can also be incorporated into hand wash formulations where conditioning and sensory properties are desired.

Skin Care

The affinity of cationic guar with skin also allows C300 to be considered for selected skin care formulations, including creams and other personal care products.

Recommended Usage Level

The typical recommended dosage of CONKER® C300 is approximately 0.2–1.0%.

The optimal dosage should be determined according to the specific formulation system and desired product performance. Formulators should evaluate compatibility with the complete surfactant, polymer, electrolyte and active ingredient system during product development.

CONKER® C300 Technical Specifications

Property	Specification
Product Name	CONKER® C300
INCI Name	Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CAS No.	65497-29-2
Appearance	Light Yellow Powder
Viscosity	100–300 mPa·s
Moisture	≤10%
Fineness, Through 120 Mesh	≥99%
Fineness, Through 200 Mesh	≥90%
pH, 1% Solution	9.0–11.0
Nitrogen Content	1.2–1.7%
Total Plate Count	≤500 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	≤100 CFU/g
Typical Usage Level	0.2–1.0%
Packaging	25 kg/drum
Shelf Life	24 months

Why Choose CONKER® C300?

For personal care formulators, selecting a suitable cationic guar is not only about conditioning performance. Compatibility, formulation flexibility and consistent technical specifications are also important.

CONKER® C300 combines:

• Cationic natural polymer technology

• Good affinity with hair and skin

• Conditioning properties

• Improved hair manageability

• Low molecular weight

• Reduced tendency for hair build-up

• Good compatibility with surfactants and electrolytes

• Application flexibility across hair and personal care products

These characteristics make CONKER® C300 a practical option for formulators developing shampoos, body washes, hand washes and other personal care products.

CONKER: From Raw Material to Formulation Support

CONKER focuses on the research, development, production and application services of daily chemical raw materials.

The company's product portfolio covers areas including Guar Gum Modification, Cellulose Modification, Silicone Modification, Cationic Surfactants, Cosmetic Moisturizers and Surfactants. The company also operates an application research and development team to provide formulation-related technical support.

This combination of raw material development and application support allows CONKER to work with personal care manufacturers not only as a raw material supplier, but also as a technical partner for ingredient selection and formulation development.

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Conclusion

CONKER® C300 Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationic guar polymer developed for modern hair and personal care formulations.

With its conditioning properties, hair and skin affinity, relatively low molecular weight and good compatibility with surfactants and electrolytes, C300 can be used in a variety of products including shampoos, body washes, hand washes and selected skin care formulations.

For manufacturers looking for a Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride supplier with product development and application support capabilities, CONKER® C300 provides a flexible ingredient option for personal care formulation development.

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