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Thickener

AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/STEARETH-8 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

CAS -
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A synthetic gel polymer used to thicken creams and stabilize emulsions. Low risk to skin but persistent in the environment.

Skin benefits

  • Stabilizes emulsions
  • Provides thickening and slip
  • Tolerant to electrolytes

Known concerns

  • Synthetic copolymer, limited public safety data
  • Not readily biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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