Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Synthetic polymer and film-forming agent | Serves to thicken cosmetic formulas
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EWG Safety Score
What Is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer?
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer is a synthetic polymer and film-forming agent that also serves to thicken cosmetic formulas. It is used in low amounts in a variety of products due to its stabilizing abilities and esthetically pleasing feel.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, February 2020, Volume 586 [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0927775719311240]
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https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Vinylpyrrolidone%20Polymers_0.pdf [https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Vinylpyrrolidone%20Polymers_0.pdf]
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER
- Function
- Viscosity Controlling
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