ESAFLOR® EC 4

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Conditioner,

Detangler,

Foam Stabilizer,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Hair Actives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Rheology Modifiers,

Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Detangling,

Ease of Formulation,

Foam Enhancement,

Foam Stability,

Hair Conditioning,

Improved Thickness,

Luxurious Skin-Feel,

Self-Hydrating,

Silky Feel,

Skin Conditioning,

Soft Feel

Labeling Claims

Bio-based,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

From Renewable Resources,

GMO-free,

Halal,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Product Overview

• There is a common desire on both ends, formulators and consumers, for natural and highly performing ingredients for their personal care products.
• ESAFLOR® EC guars are naturally derived cationic polymers that convey the dual benefit of conditioning and thickening to your hair and body care formulations.
• The polymeric backbone is obtained from the guar plant, an abundant and renewable source. The cationic derivatives of this high molecular weight, fully water-soluble polysaccharide are able to thicken both aqueous and surfactant-based solutions. Thanks to their cationic charge, they provide excellent conditioning properties to hair and skin, reducing in the meanwhile the negative effects of anionic surfactants and soaps.
• ESAFLOR® EC products meet also the needs of formulators interested in biobased and certified cosmetics, being Cosmos (use in hair products only), Halal and GMO free.

Applications Benefits

ESAFLOR® cationic guar derivatives are truly multipurpose ingredients:

• Conditioning effect:Their cationic charge can interact with keratin, leaving skin silky and soft, and hair easy to comb. They can also reduce the negative effects of harsh soaps and surfactants.
• Foam boosting: Foaming properties of surfactants can be increased, improving the sensory appeal of rinseoff products.
• Thickening: Viscosity of formulas can be enhanced thanks to guar polymeric nature.
• Optimized actives delivery: Delivery of water-insoluble ingredients onto hair and skin can be enhanced, with a co-deposition mechanism.

Summary of Benefits

• Optimal hair conditioning 
• Deposition of water-insoluble actives 
• Ideal for everyday-use shampoos
• Foam boosting effect
• Thickening properties
• Self-hydrating
• Renewable origin

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene

Application Format

Bar,

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off

AP/Deo Applications

Deodorants

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash,

Liquid Soap,

Shower Gels

Hair Care Applications

Detanglers,

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Treatment & Repair,

Shampoos & Rinses,

Shaving Foam,

Shaving Gel

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Soap,

Liquid Hand Soap

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Shaving Foam,

Shaving Gel,

Skin Cleanser

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

COSMOS,

Halal

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• Global