Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

AKA: HEA/ADT copolymer, Aquaxyl
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
CAS #
111286-86-3
Form
Liquid
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
Moisturizing
Wound Healing
Improves Elasticity
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed as a thickening and film-forming agent in modern cosmetics. No traditional use; engineered to stabilize emulsions and provide specific texture characteristics in contemporary skincare and color cosmetics.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR