Description

Guar Gum, Oxidized, 2-Hydroxy-3-(Trimethylammonio)Propyl Ether, Chloride is a chemically modified, cationic derivative of guar gum, engineered to impart enhanced functionality and stability. This specialized polymer is crucial for applications requiring superior rheological control, substantivity to negatively charged surfaces, and improved performance in challenging ionic environments. It is primarily utilized by formulators and process engineers in the personal care, oilfield services, textile, and paper industries seeking advanced, multifunctional additives.

Application

• Hair & Skin Care Formulations: Acts as a highly effective conditioning agent and cationic deposition polymer in shampoos, conditioners, and lotions, providing excellent slip, detangling, and softness.
• Oilfield Drilling & Fracturing Fluids: Serves as a high-performance viscosifier and fluid loss control additive in brines and other high-salinity wellbore fluids, offering enhanced thermal and shear stability.
• Textile Printing & Finishing: Used as a thickener and binder in pigment printing pastes and fabric coatings, improving color yield, sharpness of print, and wash-fastness.
• Paper Manufacturing: Functions as a wet-end additive and retention aid to improve paper strength, filler retention, and drainage rates on the paper machine wire.
• Industrial Coatings & Adhesives: Provides rheology modification and stabilization for aqueous-based systems, preventing sagging and settling of pigments or fillers.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Employed as a controlled-release matrix former and bioadhesive in tablet and topical gel formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guar Gum, Oxidized, 2-Hydroxy-3-(Trimethylammonio)Propyl Ether, Chloride
CAS No.	71888-88-5
Molecular Formula	(C6H7O2(OH)2(OR)n)x • Cl- Where R = CH2CH(OH)CH2N+(CH3)3
Molecular Weight	High Polymer (Variable)
Synonyms	Cationic Guar Gum; Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Oxidized; Oxidized Cationic Guar; 2-Hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl guar gum ether chloride; Polyquaternium-55 (Oxidized); Cationic Modified Guar Gum; CAT Guar Gum; JAGUAR® C-17 (Oxidized Grade)
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Quality Control

Our Guar Gum, Oxidized, 2-Hydroxy-3-(Trimethylammonio)Propyl Ether, Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent performance, including assessment of cationic substitution degree, viscosity, moisture content, and residue on ignition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these parameters are available upon request. Production can be aligned with GMP guidelines and relevant industry standards for cosmetic and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cationic Nitrogen)	0.5 - 1.5 % (or as specified)
Viscosity (1% solution)	1000 - 5000 cPs
Moisture Content	≤ 12.0 %
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 2.0 %
Particle Size (Passing 80 mesh)	≥ 95 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.