AccessGUAR CAT-130

Easy-Dispersing Cationic Conditioning Agent for Hair & Skin

INCI Name: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

AccessGUAR CAT-130 is a self-hydrating cationic guar (Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride) that delivers exceptional conditioning, detangling, and viscosity building in hair and body formulations. The easy-dispersing powder hydrates at room temperature for clump-free processing, making it ideal for shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and sulfate-free systems.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Conditioning Shampoos

Provides excellent slip, detangling, and frizz control directly from the wash; enhances texture and deposition, especially in sulfate-free systems.
Rinse-Off & Leave-In Conditioners

Reduces wet combing force and breakage, boosting softness and manageability without heavy buildup.
Hydrating Body Washes

Improves skin after-feel by depositing a light conditioning layer and counteracting the dryness of cleansing.
Detangling Sprays for Hair

Creates lightweight sprays that smooth the cuticle and make combing effortless without weighing hair down.
2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioners

Builds viscosity while delivering substantive conditioning for effective cleansing plus care in one step.
Liquid Hand Soaps

Adds silky texture and a soft, conditioned after-feel to frequent-wash formats.

How to Use AccessGUAR CAT-130 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessGUAR CAT-130

AccessGUAR CAT-130 is a plant-derived, cationic conditioning polymer designed to make hair and skin feel soft, smooth, and easier to manage. Think of damaged hair as having a negative charge—this ingredient carries a positive charge (that’s what “cationic” means), so it’s drawn to the hair surface like a magnet. The result is smoother cuticles, great detangling, less frizz, and a silky feel.

Technically, AccessGUAR CAT-130 is a self-hydrating grade of cationic guar (INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride). It provides excellent substantivity to hair and skin and builds viscosity in water-based systems. Its “self-hydrating” design disperses and hydrates readily in water at room temperature—reducing clumps (“fish eyes”) and simplifying processing. It is broadly compatible with anionic surfactants used in shampoos and body washes and functions well across typical personal-care pH ranges.

Formulation Tips

Use 0.2% to 2% as supplied. Aim for the low end (0.2–0.5%) in daily shampoos or light conditioners, and increase (1–2%) for richer conditioners, masks, or when additional viscosity and slip are desired.

Add AccessGUAR CAT-130 to the water phase first. Sprinkle the powder into water at room temperature with good agitation until fully dispersed and hydrated. Once it begins to thicken and is lump-free, proceed with the rest of your formula (surfactants, oils, actives, preservative, etc.). This pre-dispersion step maximizes clarity, consistency, and performance while minimizing clumps.

In surfactant systems, its positive charge interacts with negatively charged cleansers, aiding coacervation and targeted deposition during rinse-off, which boosts conditioning without heaviness. It pairs well with sulfate-free systems to enhance texture, slip, and after-feel.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Superior Conditioning & Detangling: Smooths the cuticle, reduces wet and dry combing force, and helps control frizz.
Self-Hydrating, Easy Processing: Disperses and hydrates quickly at room temperature for clump-free handling.
Viscosity Building: Efficiently thickens water-based systems for rich, stable textures.
Great Rinse Feel: Leaves hair soft and manageable without heavy buildup.
Naturally Derived & Biodegradable: Guar-based polymer that supports clean and sustainable formulations.
Broad Compatibility: Performs well in shampoos, body washes, conditioners, and sulfate-free systems.

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Benefits	Biodegradable, Clean & Natural, Detangling, Easy Processing, Formulation Versatility, Frizz Control, Hair Care Benefits, Lightweight Feel, Multi-Functional, Natural Derived, Processing Benefits, Rich & Luxurious, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Usage Rate	0.2%-2%
Functional Type	Cationic Conditioning Agents, Conditioning Agents, Natural Gums & Polysaccharides, Thickeners & Rheology Modifiers
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Conditioners, Hair Styling, Shampoos
Certifications	Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Vegan
Physical Form	Powder

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessGUAR CAT-130

It conditions and thickens. It deposits a lightweight, conditioning layer that makes hair soft and easy to comb, and it builds viscosity for a richer, more stable texture.

A practical starting range is 0.3–0.5% in shampoos or light conditioners. For richer conditioning or more thickness, use up to 2%.

Add the powder to your water phase first at room temperature with good mixing. Allow it to hydrate fully before adding surfactants and other ingredients to avoid clumps.

“Cationic” means positively charged. Damaged hair carries a negative charge, so this ingredient is attracted to it, smoothing the cuticle, reducing static, and improving detangling.

Self-hydrating grades disperse and hydrate easily in water at room temperature, helping prevent lumps (“fish eyes”) and simplifying your process.

Yes. It enhances the texture, slip, and conditioning performance of mild, sulfate-free surfactant systems.

Not when used within the recommended range. It provides soft, silky conditioning without heavy buildup, making it suitable even for fine hair.

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