Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
AKA “Amphomer, Polyacryloyl dimethyl taurate ammonium salt
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
AKA: Amphomer, Polyacryloyl dimethyl taurate ammonium salt
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, homopolymer
CAS #
62152-14-1
Form
Liquid
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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 modern synthetic polymer created for cosmetic use. Developed to function as a thickener and suspension agent in skincare and color cosmetics with no traditional use history.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR