murphySodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Thickening Agent, SADMT/VP Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginSynthesized from sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone as the primary chemical building blocks. Produced through free radical polymerization and crosslinking with 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane triacrylate.
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer is a copolymer of sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone crosslinked by 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane triacrylate
CAS #
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State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Keeps product blended
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 764)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 764)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2024
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR