A synthetic crosslinked polymer used as an emulsion stabiliser.
What it is
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer is, according to CosIng, a crosslinked copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and steareth-25 methacrylate. CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as creams and gels.
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.
The INCI name does not show the molecular weight or degree of crosslinking.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.