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Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
AKA “Polymer Thickener, Acrylic Polymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
AKA: Polymer Thickener, Acrylic Polymer
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
2,2-Dimethyl-2-(2'-propenamido)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer
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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
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer created in the late 20th century specifically as a thickening and suspending agent for cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR