Is Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide
INCI: AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide (CAS 62152-14-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Thickening, Viscosity Controlling, Film Forming, Stabilizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
CAS Number
62152-14-1
Function
Thickening, Viscosity Controlling, Film Forming, Stabilizing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
🇪🇺 EU Status
permitted
🇺🇸 US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-assessed safe; used as rheology modifier in aqueous and emulsion systems; no FDA-specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide - available to Pro subscribers.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "none_required", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "3-15", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "85-97", "electrolyte_tolerance": "high", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "4.5-8.5", "viscosity_building_contribution": "very_high", "droplet_size_range_um": "0.1-8", "zeta_poten…
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "thickener/rheology_modifier", "polymer_type": "synthetic_homopolymer", "chemical_backbone": "acrylic", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "800000-3500000", "ionic_character": "anionic", "viscosity_1pct_aqueous_mPas": "2000-8000", "viscosity_profile": "pseudoplastic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate",…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide - available to Pro subscribers.
Regulatory Flags
polymer
thickener
rheology-modifier
synthetic
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide functions as: Thickening, Viscosity Controlling, Film Forming, Stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62152-14-1.
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