Use Of Quaternized Cassia Galactomannan For Hair Conditioning

The study explored the use of high-charge-density cassia hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (cassia HPTC), a quaternized galactomannan derived from Cassia tora and Cassia obtusifolia, as a hair conditioning agent. Cassia HPTC was found to effectively participate in the coacervate phase of conditioning shampoos, leading to efficient deposition on hair, which enhanced conditioning benefits. Techniques such as cryoscanning electron microscopy and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry were employed to analyze the deposits on hair. The results indicated that cassia HPTC provided better deposition efficiency compared to formulas containing quaternized guar. This suggested that cassia HPTC could serve as an alternative or supplementary conditioning agent, potentially reducing the need for traditional cationic polymers in hair care products.