GALACTOARABINAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Other

81

Good

CAS Number: 214559-15-6

About GALACTOARABINAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

A plant-polysaccharide-derived cationic polymer that conditions and smooths skin while providing hydration.

Detailed Analysis

Galactoarabinan is a hemicellulose-type polysaccharide obtained from plants (e.g., larch), hydroxypropyl-modified for solubility and quaternised with a trimethylammonium chloride group. The cationic charge improves substantivity on negatively charged skin surfaces. Polysaccharide quaternary derivatives are widely used in cosmetics for conditioning and film-forming effects. CAS 214559-15-6 is registered. No EU Annex restrictions for galactoarabinan derivatives; the material is considered low-risk with minimal sensitisation potential.

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Skin conditioning and smoothing
  • ✓ Hydration
  • ✓ Film-forming protective effect
  • ✓ Anti-static effect

Safety Score

81

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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