Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIACRYLATE, TMPTA, Viscoat 295, Sartomer SR 351, Ogumont T 200, Setalux UV 2241
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Not Clean
1-Propapnesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, polymers with docosylpoly(oxyethylene) 2-methyl-2-propenoate (25 mol EO average)
Formula
C15H20O6
Mol. Weight
296.31
CAS #
15625-89-5
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosspolymer developed in the late 20th century for use as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic formulations. No traditional or historical use exists.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-3
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR