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HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER

CAS 111286-86-3
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A high-molecular-weight acrylate copolymer used to thicken and stabilize emulsions. Inert on skin; main downside is poor environmental biodegradability.

Function

EMULSION STABILISINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Versatile thickener and stabilizer
  • Cold-process compatible
  • Smooth, gel-like texture
  • Stable across pH range

Known concerns

  • Synthetic polymer — not biodegradable
  • Residual monomers in low-grade material

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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