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AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE 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 crosslinked AMPS-type polymer (ammonium acryloyldimethyl taurate) — a workhorse thickener and emulsion stabiliser, tolerating salts and electrolytes that would knock out a carbomer. Widely used, with a clean cosmetic safety record at typical levels.

Function

EMULSION STABILISINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Thickens and stabilises water-based emulsions
  • Cold-process friendly
  • Tolerates electrolytes better than carbomers

Known concerns

  • Residual sulfonate monomers must be controlled
  • Used widely with no notable skin issues at typical levels
  • Cationic-free, so aquatic ecotox is low

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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