Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Acrylic Polymer, Thickening Polymer

Synthetic

Not Clean

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyl dimethyltaurate and carboxyethyl acrylate crosslinked with trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate.

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Functions

Viscosity Controlling

Controls Viscosity

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic crosspolymer created in the late 20th century for cosmetic thickening and stabilization purposes. Designed to improve texture and consistency in modern skincare and haircare products.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR