Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer
AKA “Polymer, Thickening Agent, SADMT/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate/acrylamide/vp copolymer
AKA: Thickening Agent, SADMT/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer
Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Synthetic
Clean
Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate, acrylamide and vinylpyrrolidone monomers Science: Functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: III/66
CAS #
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State
Solid
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Keeps product blended
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic copolymer created in the late 20th century for cosmetics to function as a film-former and texturizer, designed with no reference to traditional ingredients.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR