INCI name

HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer

A synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilises emulsions.

What it is

This is a synthetic copolymer of hydroxyethyl acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate. CosIng lists it as an emulsion stabiliser and viscosity-controlling agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, gel-creams, serums, lotions and sun 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.

In formulas it is often supplied pre-dispersed with other ingredients, which then appear separately on the list.

Functions

Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
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 (343)

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