A synthetic crosslinked polymer, used as a thickener.
What it is
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/carboxyethyl acrylate crosspolymer is, according to CosIng, a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and carboxyethyl acrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate. CosIng lists it as a viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, gels and other skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.