Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer

Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Thickening Agent, SADMT/VP Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Created as a modern synthetic polymer in the cosmetics industry to serve as a thickening and suspending agent. Designed to replace natural gelling agents and provide superior stability in skincare and haircare formulations.
EWG
1
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR