SKU: 129-112 Guar gum is an excellent natural thickener for shampoos, conditioners, and liquid soaps. It can be used in almost all cosmetic type products due to its moisturizing and softening effects. Providing a smooth feel, it works well in shampoos to add conditioning properties. Guar gum, also called guaran, has been grown and manufactured in India for centuries. Guar gum is a high molecular weight carbohydrate that works beautifully with most ingredients, specifically with cationic ingredients. It is composed of the hull (14-17%), the endosperm (35-42%) and the germ (43-47%) of the natural seed of the guar plant. Category: Gums & Thickeners, Additives Ingredient Function: Hair/Skin Conditioning and cosmetic thickening Used in: Emulsions, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, and more Solubility: Soluble in all temperatures of water Derived from: Guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) Part(s) Used: Seed Preserved With: N/A Country of Origin: India Method of Extraction: Obtained from the ground endosperms of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus beans Processing: Heat treated, filtered, ground, sifted Appearance: Off white to light tan powder Odor: Virtually odorless Usage Rate: 0.2 - 2% Attributes Vegan No Added Gluten Non GMO No Added Palm No Added Parabens No Added Phthalates Sulfate Free Leaping Bunny This product is vegan.