murphyAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylic Polymer, Thickening Polymer
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from acrylic acid derivatives and dimethyltaurate compounds through chemical polymerization reactions. Produced by crosslinking ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and carboxyethyl acrylate monomers with trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyl dimethyltaurate and carboxyethyl acrylate crosslinked with trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 714)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions mild (CIR 714)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 714)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2015 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR