HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYOLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a synthetic rheology modifier that thickens water-based formulas and helps suspend oils, pigments, and actives. It also stabilizes emulsions and gives gels, creams, and lotions a smooth, cushioned texture.
What does HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYOLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a synthetic rheology modifier that thickens water-based formulas and helps suspend oils, pigments, and actives. It also stabilizes emulsions and gives gels, creams, and lotions a smooth, cushioned texture.
Is HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYOLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER clean?
This ingredient is generally low-sensitization in finished products because its high molecular weight limits skin penetration. Clean-standard friction comes from its synthetic polymer status, possible residual monomer scrutiny, and non-biodegradable polymer policies.
Is HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYOLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER sustainable?
It is made from petrochemical-derived monomers and is not expected to be readily biodegradable. Its main sustainability issue is environmental persistence as a water-dispersible synthetic polymer, not agricultural sourcing.
Is HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYOLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER COSMOS-approved?
It is not permitted under COSMOS-natural or COSMOS-organic standards for standard natural formulations because it is a synthetic petrochemical polymer. From a Green Chemistry lens, strong performance at low dose is a plus, but nonrenewable feedstocks and poor biodegradability weigh against it.
How does HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYOLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER work chemically?
The molecule is a high-molecular-weight, pre-neutralized anionic network polymer that hydrates in water to build viscosity through chain swelling and electrolyte-sensitive structuring. It is typically used around 0.3 to 3%, works across roughly pH 3 to 10, and tolerates many oils and surfactants, though high electrolyte loads can reduce viscosity.
Last updated 2026-05-14