XANTHAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
XANTHAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Xanthan Gum Conditioning Agent
Safety grade: A
This is a thickening ingredient derived from xanthan gum (a natural polysaccharide) that has been chemically modified to add conditioning properties. It helps products feel smooth and creamy while improving how they coat and protect hair and skin.
It thickens cosmetic formulations, adds slip and conditioning benefits to hair and skin, attracts moisture, and helps create a smoother product texture and application experience.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Humectant ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SORBITOL — Grade A
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- SODIUM HYALURONATE — Grade A
- XYLITOL — Grade A