Transparent hydroxypropyl guar gum is a polymer derivative with a high degree of hydroxypropyl substitution produced from natural guar gum. It is used in daily chemical products and can effectively reduce the irritation of detergents on the skin, protect keratin from damage, make the skin smooth, reduce the loss of natural lipids in the skin, and increase skin softness
| Item | Specification |
| Odor | tasteless |
| Purity | 99% |
| Product name | HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR |
| CAS | 39421-75-5 |
Daily Chemicals & Personal Care
This is one of the most common application areas for Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum, primarily utilizing its excellent thickening, conditioning, and stabilizing properties.
Hair Care Products: Used as a conditioning agent, antistatic agent, and thickener in shampoos and conditioners to enhance hair shine and softness.
Shower & Facial Cleansers: Widely used in body washes and hand soaps as a thickener and foam stabilizer. It is gentle on the skin and can mitigate the irritation caused by surfactants.
Oral Care: Used as a binder and thickener in toothpaste, significantly improving the paste’s appearance, making it glossy, smooth, and giving it good thixotropy.
Others: It can also be used in styling gels, aerosols, and other products. Certain high-transparency grades are even used to make non-toxic, non-polluting transparent toys and crafts.
Petroleum Industry
In oil extraction, Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum plays a crucial role.
Fracturing Fluid: It is the core thickener in oilfield fracturing fluids. It is formulated into a solution, mixed with crosslinkers and proppants, and injected into the formation to create fractures, effectively enhancing oil well productivity. It is particularly suitable for stimulating complex reservoirs like tight oil and gas. The typical concentration used in fracturing fluids is 0.3% ~ 0.5% .
Drilling Fluid: Adding Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum to drilling mud helps retain moisture, lubricate the drill bit, and reduce fluid loss, thereby minimizing formation damage.
Coatings & Construction
Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum is an excellent additive in waterborne coating systems.
Thickening & Rheology Control: Used as a thickener in coatings, it effectively prevents pigment settling while imparting good flow and leveling properties, reducing or eliminating defects such as cratering, fisheyes, and orange peel in the film.
Water Retention & Film Formation: Its water retention capacity prevents dripping and spattering during application. Its self-film-forming characteristic can also significantly reduce the amount of emulsion required.
Application Scope: Suitable for various waterborne systems, including architectural coatings, automotive paints, floor coatings, and industrial anti-corrosion paints.
Food Industry
As a food additive, Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum is primarily used for thickening, emulsifying, and stabilizing.
Frozen Dairy & Dairy Products: Acts as a stabilizer in ice cream to prevent ice crystal formation, resulting in a smooth texture. In yogurt and fruit milk, it serves as a stabilizer and thickener to prevent separation and sedimentation.
Flour Products: Added to noodles, pasta, and instant noodles to prevent sticking, retain moisture, and enhance gluten strength.
Beverages: Used as a thickener, water binder, and stabilizer in products like peanut milk, fruit juices, and powdered drinks. The typical addition level is between 0.05%—0.5% .
Textile & Other Industries
Textile Printing & Dyeing: Used as a printing paste thickener, offering advantages such as high paste yield and excellent acid and alkali resistance. It is also used as a textile sizing agent.
Paper Industry: Can be used as a retention and drainage aid, as well as a strength enhancer in papermaking, helping to improve the retention rate of fines and fillers and the dewatering process.
Usually packed in 25kg/drum,and also can be do customized package.
