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Thickener

AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/STEARETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A polymer thickener that gives smooth, gel-like texture to creams and serums. Inert at finished-product level; the main caveats are residual monomers and ethoxylation impurities.

Skin benefits

  • Acrylate crosspolymer thickener and stabilizer
  • Effective in oil-in-water emulsions
  • Smooth gel texture
  • Compatible with electrolytes

Known concerns

  • Synthetic polymer not biodegradable
  • Acrylate residual monomer caveat in poor-quality grades
  • Ethoxylated (steareth-25) — 1,4-dioxane caveat

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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