Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Acrylic Polymer, Thickening Polymer

Plant-Derived

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic acid and steareth-25 methacrylate monomers, both synthetic compounds. Synthesized through free-radical crosspolymerization of the acryloyldimethyltaurate and methacrylate monomers.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and steareth-25 methacrylate monomers

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Whole Foods Premium Body Care EWG VERIFIED

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.6–1.3%

Rinse-off1%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2015 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR