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Thickener

SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP 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 synthetic acrylate/VP crosspolymer used as a thickener. Inert on skin and CIR-cleared, but contributes to environmental microplastic concerns.

Function

EMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Effective gel thickener
  • Stabilizes emulsions and suspensions
  • Inert as cured polymer

Known concerns

  • Microplastic — does not biodegrade in water
  • Trace residual monomers depend on supplier QC

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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