Thickener
AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/STEARETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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