Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylamide Copolymer

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid and dimethyltaurine derivatives within the acrylic polymer chemical family. Produced through free-radical polymerization of acrylamide monomers with sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate comonomers.

2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenamide

CAS #

38193-60-1

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

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

Locks In Moisture

Keeps product blended

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.34–3.2%

Rinse-off0.38–1.6%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2015 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR