Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
AKA “Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
AKA: Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising · 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
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Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
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
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR