INCI name

AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer

A synthetic polymer thickener.

What it is

This synthetic polymer thickens and stabilises water-based gels and emulsions and gives a light, non-sticky texture.

Where it is used

Found in gel creams, serums and sunscreens.

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.

It is a technical ingredient used at low levels.

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.

Products with this ingredient (249)

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