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Ecopol 13 is a cationic (quaternary) guar gum polymer that provides the dual benefits of conditioning and thickening properties for hair and skin care products. This polymer is derived from renewable vegetable source and has high molecular weight. The moderately substituted cationic charged polymer is substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair.

INCI Name: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Functions: Conditioner, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, From Renewable Resources, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: CTFA Listed

Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Substantivity

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
65497-29-2

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Recommended Application

ECOPOL-13 is an ideal polymer for conditioning shampoos, cream rinse conditioners, lotions, creams and other personal care products. The cationic charge provides substantivity to hair and skin. The cationic polymer provides excellent conditioning properties and also acts as the primary viscosifier of a shampoo.

Shampoos: ECOPOL-13 is compatible with most anionic surfactants used in hair care. A use level of 0.25-0.5% is recommended, based on the weight of the final formulation. Alternatively it can be used as a primary viscosifier. A use level of 1.0-1.5% is recommended.

Liquid Soap: ECOPOL-13 can provide a soft and luxurious after-feel to the skin when used in liquid soaps at a level of 0.5% or less.

Lotions: ECOPOL-13 can easily be added to the water phase of hand, body, and facial emulsions which will provide the substantivity. Recommended use levels are 0.5% or less.

Shaving Creams: Addition of ECOPOL-13 to aerosol shaving creams will give better foam stability, lather, skin lubrication, skin softening properties, and afterfeel. Use levels of 0.2% or more are recommended.

Properties

Dispersible in
Water
Compatible with
Anionic surfactants

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Solution Preparation

Disperse the polymer into a container of cold water under good agitation. Once the polymer is fully dispersed full viscosity will develop in 15 minutes to one hour after adjusting solution pH to about 6.5 with Citric Acid.

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Product should be stored in a cool, dry place