Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer
AKA “Ammonium AMPS, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, Lubrizol 2411, UNII-KBC00G95HI, KBC00G95HI, 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-((1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino)-, monoammonium salt, ammonium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate, AMMONIUM ACRYLODIMETHYLTAURATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLAMIDOMETHYLPROPANESULFONATE, AMMONIUM 2-METHYL-2-((1-OXO-2-PROPENYL)AMINO)-1-PROPANESULFONATE
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vinyl formamide copolymer
AKA: Ammonium AMPS, Lubrizol 2411, UNII-KBC00G95HI, KBC00G95HI, 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-((1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino)-, Monoammonium salt, Ammonium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonate, AMMONIUM ACRYLODIMETHYLTAURATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLAMIDOMETHYLPROPANESULFONATE, AMMONIUM 2-METHYL-2-((1-OXO-2-PROPENYL)AMINO)-1-PROPANESULFONATE
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vinyl Formamide Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinyl formamide monomers
Formula
C7H16N2O4S
Mol. Weight
224.28
CAS #
58374-69-9
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic copolymer created in the late 20th century for cosmetic applications as a thickener and stabilizer. Designed specifically for modern formulations with no traditional precedent.
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR