Ammonium Polyacryloldimethyl Taurate ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily a rheology modifier that thickens water-based formulas and helps stabilize emulsions, gels, and suspensions. It gives creams and serums a smooth, cushiony texture without needing high oil or wax levels.
What does Ammonium Polyacryloldimethyl Taurate do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily a rheology modifier that thickens water-based formulas and helps stabilize emulsions, gels, and suspensions. It gives creams and serums a smooth, cushiony texture without needing high oil or wax levels.
Is Ammonium Polyacryloldimethyl Taurate clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is usually well tolerated on skin, but it has friction because it is a synthetic polymer rather than a readily biodegradable material. Residual monomers and processing impurities are managed by supplier specifications and are the main quality-control focus.
Is Ammonium Polyacryloldimethyl Taurate sustainable?
This material is generally made from petrochemical-derived feedstocks. It is not readily biodegradable, and environmental persistence after rinse-off use is the main sustainability concern, though its high molecular weight makes bioaccumulation unlikely.
Is Ammonium Polyacryloldimethyl Taurate COSMOS-approved?
It is generally not permitted in COSMOS-natural or COSMOS-organic formulas because it is a synthetic polymer with poor biodegradability. Its Green Chemistry alignment is limited by fossil feedstocks and persistence, partly offset by low use levels and efficient thickening performance.
How does Ammonium Polyacryloldimethyl Taurate work chemically?
The molecule is a high-molecular-weight, water-swellable anionic polymer with sulfonated amide functionality that hydrates quickly and builds viscosity in aqueous systems. It is commonly used around 0.1% to 1.5%, works across a broad pH range, and can lose some thickening efficiency in high-electrolyte formulas.
Last updated 2026-09-06