Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylamide Copolymer
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Not Clean
2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenamide
CAS #
38193-60-1
State
Solid
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
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic polymer for cosmetic formulations. Used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in gels and lotions, with no traditional or historical use prior to modern cosmetic chemistry.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-3
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR