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Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
AKA “Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylic Acid Copolymer”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
AKA: Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Synthetic · Anticaking | Emulsion Stabilising | Film Forming | Opacifying | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers Science: Functions: Anticaking, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
Synthetic
Synthetic. Derived from acrylic acid and dimethyl taurate, both petroleum-based synthetic chemicals. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers.
Function
Anticaking | Emulsion Stabilising | Film Forming | Opacifying | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Film Forming
Opacifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic polymer thickener and stabilizer for cosmetic formulations. Created to replace natural gums and provide consistent texture and shelf stability in modern skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR