Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
AKA “HEA/ADT copolymer, Aquaxyl
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
AKA: HEA/ADT copolymer, Aquaxyl
Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
A natural thickener that keeps emulsions smooth and stable, ensuring your product has a luxurious, consistent texture from first use to last.
CAS #
111286-86-3
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic
Function
Emulsion Stabilising | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Emulsion Stabilising
Viscosity Controlling
Moisturizing
Wound Healing
Improves Elasticity
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed as a thickening and film-forming agent in modern cosmetics. No traditional use; engineered to stabilize emulsions and provide specific texture characteristics in contemporary skincare and color cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR