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AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/CARBOXYETHYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A viscosity-controlling copolymer combining taurate chemistry with carboxyethyl acrylate. Designed to be mild and water-dispersible for skin-care emulsions, with a strong cosmetic-use record and good tolerance on skin.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Excellent viscosity control in water-based emulsions
  • Pre-neutralized for easy formulating
  • Stable across wide pH range
  • Gentle to skin at typical use levels

Known concerns

  • Residual carboxyethyl acrylate possible
  • Microplastic environmental persistence concerns
  • Possible mild irritation in leave-on products at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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