Thickener
ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A synthetic copolymer used to thicken and stabilise cosmetics. The polymer itself is inert but the residual acrylamide monomer is EU-restricted to ppm-level limits because of neurotoxicity and IARC 2A status.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective thickener and stabiliser
- Provides good product texture
- Useful in styling and skincare formulations
Known concerns
- Residual acrylamide is an EU-restricted neurotoxin and IARC 2A
- Strict residual monomer limits required (≤0.1ppm leave-on, ≤0.5ppm rinse-off)
- Polymer manufacturing controls critical
- Not aligned with clean-beauty positioning
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related thickeners
Same plant / compound family
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