Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
AKA “Acrylic Polymer, Thickening Polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/carboxyethyl acrylate crosspolymer
AKA: Acrylic Polymer, Thickening Polymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyl dimethyltaurate and carboxyethyl acrylate crosslinked with trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosspolymer created in the late 20th century for cosmetic thickening and stabilization purposes. Designed to improve texture and consistency in modern skincare and haircare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR