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SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A large polymer thickener that builds smooth, stable gels and creams. Too big to penetrate skin. CIR-reviewed safe at cosmetic levels with only trace-monomer caveats.

Function

ANTICAKINGEMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGOPACIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • High-MW polymer thickener
  • Stable across pH range
  • Smooth gel-cream texture
  • Not absorbed through skin

Known concerns

  • Residual acrylate monomers possible at trace levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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