Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Xanthan Gum with 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.
What does it do?
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Xanthan Gum with 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.
Is Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/04/2014