(Inci:Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium) Obtained from a native Indian plant Cyamopsis tetragonobla.Guar gum is cationic gum that gives a conditioning & foam improving effect in shampoos compared to that of ordinary Guar Gum as it has a quaternary polymer structure. Excellent non-gelling thickener, viscosity, volume & foam enhancer. As compared to normal guar gum, cationic guar gum has additional conditioning effect due to the quaternary polymer structure. Use in shampoos,conditioners,lotions, creams, bodywashes & gels between 0.2% and 2%. Use: Dissolve in water and stir thoroughly. Guar gum has a high pH >9 in order to thicken the solution that contains the guar gum the pH has to be <7. Add a tiny amount of citric acid or concentrated lemon juice to reach a lower pH and the solution is thickening. Stir well, typical use level is 0.2-2%. Applications: Shampoos, conditioners, lotions, creams, body washes, shower gels.