Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 754 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
A modified guar-bean gum. Leaves hair smoother and easier to comb and reduces static.
What it does
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34177, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Richesse Suprême
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing 2 en 1 Douceur 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing 2 en 1 Nourrissant 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing 2en1 Purifiant 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing Detox 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing Femme Hydratant 2x300ml
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing Femme Illuminant 2x300ml
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing Purifiant 750ml
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tío Nacho
Tío Nacho Anti-Caida Engrosador
415 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Toasted Vanilla Hydrating Vitamin C Shower Oil
Body wash · 8.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Tonus Brillance Shine Recharge Shampooing
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
top care sensitive skin nourishing body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Top Care Deep moisturizing nourishing body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
aussie
Total Miracle 7in1
778 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE 7N1 SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Tresemme
Tresemee Moisture Rich
1.15L · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
TRESemmé Intensa Hidratación
100 mL ℮ · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
TRESemmé Moisture Rich Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · 6.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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