Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, emulsion stabilising, film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
What does it do?
Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer?
Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Is Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, emulsion stabilising, film forming, opacifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010