Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
AKA “Acrylamide Copolymer
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/acrylic acid copolymer
AKA: Acrylamide Copolymer
Acid · Film Forming · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Occlusive
Acid
Not Clean
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of acrylamide, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate and acrylic acid monomers
CAS #
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State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Creates Protective Barrier
Locks In Moisture
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer created for cosmetic applications in the late 20th century. Functions as a rheology modifier and stabilizer in skincare and haircare products with no traditional antecedent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-3
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR