AccessGUAR HP-005

Natural, Cold-Process Thickener for Clear Gels & High-Electrolyte Systems

INCI Name: Hydroxypropyl Guar

AccessGUAR HP-005 is a naturally-derived and easy-to-use thickener that allows you to create crystal-clear gels, serums, and cleansers without the need for heat. Its standout feature is excellent stability in the presence of electrolytes and alcohol, making it perfect for formulating challenging products like hydroalcoholic sanitizers or serums with a high concentration of active ingredients. Based on Hydroxypropyl Guar, it builds viscosity efficiently at low use levels (0.1–1.5%) while providing a smooth, non-tacky skin feel.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Crystal-Clear Facial Serums

Builds viscosity to create elegant, clear serums that can hold a high load of electrolytes or salt-sensitive active ingredients without losing stability.
Hydroalcoholic Hand Sanitizers

Effectively thickens water and alcohol mixtures to produce clear, stable hand sanitizer gels that are non-sticky and easy to spread.
Sulfate-Free Cleansers & Shampoos

Provides thickening and foam stability in cleansing systems, maintaining viscosity even in the presence of various surfactants and electrolytes.
Hair Styling Gels

Creates clear, non-flaking hair gels with a smooth texture and good hold, offering excellent clarity and stability over a wide pH range.
Body Washes & Shower Gels

Enhances the texture and viscosity of body washes, providing a rich, luxurious feel while being compatible with common cleansing agents and additives.
Leave-In Conditioners & Detanglers

Offers light conditioning and thickening for sprayable or gel-based leave-in hair products, improving slip and texture without buildup.

How to Use AccessGUAR HP-005 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessGUAR HP-005

AccessGUAR HP-005 is a naturally derived thickener that transforms watery bases into crystal-clear, stable gels and serums—without heat. Its primary role is to build viscosity and deliver a refined, elegant texture in products ranging from hair gels to facial serums.

Technically, AccessGUAR HP-005 is a modified, nonionic polysaccharide (Hydroxypropyl Guar) with standout advantages over standard guar gum. It is engineered for exceptional clarity and offers excellent compatibility with electrolytes (salts) and alcohol—two conditions that often cause other natural thickeners to thin or fail. This electrolyte and alcohol tolerance enables robust, clear hydroalcoholic gels and active-rich serums. It also hydrates readily in cold water, making it ideal for efficient, energy-saving cold-process workflows.

Formulation Tips

Disperse AccessGUAR HP-005 by sprinkling the powder slowly into a strong water vortex. This prevents clumping or “fish-eyes” and ensures fast, uniform hydration. It fully hydrates at room temperature, so no heating is required.

Use at 0.1%–1.5% depending on the desired viscosity. For thin, pumpable serums, start around 0.2%–0.5%. For thick hair gels or rich cleansing gels, 1.0%–1.5% is typical. It maintains viscosity across a wide pH range and remains stable in systems containing electrolytes, botanical extracts, aloe, and high levels of alcohol—ideal for clear hydroalcoholic gels such as hand sanitizers.

Key Performance Benefits:

Crystal-Clear Formulations: Specifically designed to produce transparent gels and serums for a premium, high-end appearance.
Exceptional Electrolyte & Alcohol Tolerance: Remains thick and stable in the presence of salts, active ingredients, and high alcohol levels where many natural thickeners fail.
Effortless Cold-Process Thickening: Hydrates quickly in room-temperature water—no heat required—saving time and energy.
Wide pH Stability: Maintains consistent viscosity over a broad pH range for versatile use across product types.
Smooth, Non-Tacky Skin Feel: Creates elegant textures that spread easily and feel comfortable on skin and hair.
Naturally-Derived & Biodegradable: Based on sustainable guar, aligning with clean-beauty and environmental expectations.

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Benefits	Clean & Natural, Cold-Process Compatible, Easy Processing, Electrolyte Tolerance, Emulsion Stability, Formulation Versatility, Lightweight Feel, Natural Derived, Processing Benefits, Texture & Sensory, Wide pH Range
INCI Name	Hydroxypropyl Guar
Usage Rate	0.1%-1.5%
Functional Type	Cold-Process Thickeners, Natural Gums & Polysaccharides, Suspension Agents, Thickeners & Rheology Modifiers
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Cleansers, Conditioners, Gels, Hair Styling, Serums & Essences, Shampoos
Certifications	Biodegradable, Cruelty-Free, Naturally Derived, Vegan
Physical Form	Powder

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessGUAR HP-005

AccessGUAR HP-005 is a thickener. It turns thin, watery liquids into thicker, more stable products like gels, serums, lotions, and cleansers. It gives your formula body and a pleasant texture.

The typical use range is 0.1% to 1.5%. For a very thin serum, use around 0.2%–0.5%. For a thick gel, use closer to 1.0%–1.5%. Start low and adjust to your target viscosity.

The best method is to sprinkle the powder slowly into vigorously mixing water to create a vortex. This pulls the powder in and disperses it evenly before it can form clumps (“fish-eyes”).

No. AccessGUAR HP-005 hydrates and builds viscosity at room temperature, so you can formulate via cold process.

Electrolytes are salts. Many actives are salts and can collapse some thickeners. Because AccessGUAR HP-005 tolerates electrolytes, your gel stays thick and stable—even with high salt or alcohol—enabling active-rich serums and clear sanitizers.

No. The HP-005 grade is optimized for clarity and produces crystal-clear gels and serums when properly dispersed.

Yes. It is derived from the guar bean and modified for improved performance, making it a naturally derived, biodegradable thickener.

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