In this formulation example, CONKER® C62 is incorporated at 0.15% in a clear shampoo formulation. The formulation combines an anionic/amphoteric surfactant system with several conditioning ingredients to achieve a balanced cleansing and conditioning profile.

Note: The formulation above is provided as an application example. Final dosage, compatibility, viscosity, clarity and stability should be evaluated according to the complete formulation and target product specifications.

2. The Role of Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

In shampoo formulations, cleansing surfactants and conditioning ingredients need to work together to achieve the desired hair feel.

Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationic natural polymer derived from modified guar. CONKER® C62, it has good affinity and conditioning properties toward hair and skin and can be used as a conditioning agent, thickener and stabilizer in personal care products.

3. Why Use It in a Clear Shampoo?

Clear shampoo formulations are particularly demanding because the formulator needs to balance several formulation parameters at the same time.

A typical clear shampoo may need to provide:

• Effective cleansing
• Good foam performance
• Pleasant hair feel
• Conditioning
• Suitable viscosity
• Formulation stability
• Clear or transparent appearance

CONKER® C62 has good transparency and is suitable for applications including transparent shampoo, body wash, hand wash and cream formulations.

This makes Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride a relevant option for formulators developing transparent personal care products.

4. Formulation Strategy: Combining Multiple Conditioning Ingredients

An interesting feature of this formulation is that C62D is not used as the only conditioning ingredient.

The formula also contains:

• Polyquaternium-10
• Polyquaternium-7
• Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

This approach allows the formulator to evaluate different conditioning polymers within the same cleansing system.

Rather than relying on a single ingredient to deliver the complete sensory profile, formulators can develop a conditioning system based on the desired characteristics of the finished shampoo.

5. Low-Level Use in a Complex Surfactant System

The formulation contains several surfactants, including:

• Sodium Laureth Sulfate
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine
• Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

It also contains multiple conditioning polymers.

This makes the formulation a useful example for considering Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride within a complex shampoo system rather than as a standalone ingredient.

6. Formulation Considerations for Clear Shampoo

When developing a clear shampoo containing Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, several parameters should be evaluated as part of the complete formulation.

Clarity

The finished product should be evaluated for transparency and visual appearance after all ingredients have been incorporated.

Conditioning Performance

The conditioning system should be optimized according to the desired hair feel, manageability and combing characteristics.

Viscosity

Final viscosity depends on the overall surfactant, polymer and electrolyte system. 

Compatibility

The compatibility of the polymer with surfactants, electrolytes and other formulation ingredients should be evaluated during formulation development.(CONKER® C62 has good compatibility with various surfactants and electrolytes)

7. Technical Profile of CONKER® C62

CONKER® C62 is a Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride developed for personal care applications.

Property	Specification
INCI Name	Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CAS No.	71329-50-5
Appearance	White to yellowish-white powder
Moisture	≤10%
pH, 1% solution	9.0–11.0
Nitrogen Content	1.0–1.8%
Typical Use Level	0.2–1.0%
Packaging	25 kg/drum

8. Key Benefits for Formulators

For formulators developing clear shampoo and other transparent personal care products, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can be evaluated for its combination of:

Conditioning

Provides a cationic polymer option for hair and skin conditioning formulations.

Transparency

The product has good transparency and is suitable for transparent personal care applications.

Thickening

Can contribute to viscosity development as part of the overall formulation system.

Stabilization

Can function as a stabilizing ingredient in personal care formulations.

Surfactant & Electrolyte Compatibility

It has good compatibility with various surfactants and electrolytes.

9. Applications Beyond Clear Shampoo

Although this formulation example focuses on clear shampoo, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can also be considered for other personal care applications.

Potential applications include:

Hair Care

• Clear Shampoo
• Conditioning Shampoo
• Hair Cleanser
• Hair Treatment

Body Care

• Body Wash
• Shower Gel
• Hand Wash

10. Conclusion

Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride can be a useful ingredient for formulators looking to develop clear and transparent personal care products with conditioning and viscosity requirements.

Looking for Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?

CONKER® C62 is available for personal care formulation development and bulk supply.

We can provide:

• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Product samples
• Technical information
• Bulk packaging
• Formulation support

Contact us to discuss your shampoo and personal care formulation requirements.