Thickener
CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM/AMMONIUM AMPS CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A hybrid thickener — Tara tree gum crosslinked with a synthetic ammonium AMPS polymer — used to stabilize and texturize emulsions. Cured polymer is inert; residual monomer concerns are minimal at cosmetic grade.
Function
Skin benefits
- Stabilizes emulsions with smooth, soft texture
- Plant-derived thickener with good sensory feel
- Compatible with broad pH range
Known concerns
- Trace residual AMPS monomer possible at extremely low levels
- Synthetic ammonium AMPS portion is not biodegradable
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related thickeners
Same plant / compound family
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