ECOPOL 13
- CAS Number
- 65497-29-2
- INCI Name
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Ecopol 13 is a cationic (quaternary) guar gum polymer that provides the dual benefits of conditioning and thickening properties for hair and skin care products. This polymer is derived from renewable vegetable source and has high molecular weight. The moderately substituted cationic charged polymer is substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair.
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Hand Hygiene
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Rheology Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ECOPOL
- Functions
- Conditioner, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Benefit Claims
- Conditioning, Substantivity
- Conditioning
- Substantivity
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, From Renewable Resources, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; From Renewable Resources; Natural; Naturally Derived; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Vegetable Origin
- Natural Origin
- Vegetable Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- CTFA Listed
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Dispersible In
- Water
- Compatible
- Anionic surfactants
- Storage Condition
- Product should be stored in a cool, dry place
- Application Format
- Bar
- Creams
- Gel
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Solution Preparation
Disperse the polymer into a container of cold water under good agitation. Once the polymer is fully dispersed full viscosity will develop in 15 minutes to one hour after adjusting solution pH to about 6.5 with Citric Acid.
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Shaving Cream
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Lotion
- Shaving Cream
- Recommended Applications
- ECOPOL-13 is an ideal polymer for conditioning shampoos, cream rinse conditioners, lotions, creams and other personal care products. The cationic charge provides substantivity to hair and skin. The cationic polymer provides excellent conditioning properties and also acts as the primary viscosifier of a shampoo.
- Shampoos
- ECOPOL-13 is compatible with most anionic surfactants used in hair care. A use level of 0.25-0.5% is recommended, based on the weight of the final formulation. Alternatively it can be used as a primary viscosifier. A use level of 1.0-1.5% is recommended.
- Liquid Soap
- ECOPOL-13 can provide a soft and luxurious after-feel to the skin when used in liquid soaps at a level of 0.5% or less.
- Lotions
- ECOPOL-13 can easily be added to the water phase of hand, body, and facial emulsions which will provide the substantivity. Recommended use levels are 0.5% or less.
- Shaving Creams
- Addition of ECOPOL-13 to aerosol shaving creams will give better foam stability, lather, skin lubrication, skin softening properties, and afterfeel. Use levels of 0.2% or more are recommended.
- Certifications and Compliance
- CTFA Listed
- Cosmetics
- Concealer
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Hand Soap
- Liquid Hand Soap
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Conditioner
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
- Fragrances and Perfume Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
