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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a polymer used to thicken, suspend, or film-form in cosmetics.

FunctionalFunctional ingredient, not graded for skin benefits
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a polymer used to thicken, suspend, or film-form in cosmetics.

What it does

Builds viscosity, suspends pigments/filters, or forms a light film that changes spread and after-feel.

The evidence

Functional ingredient (not graded for skin benefits): Rheology modifier or film-former; safety assessments typically focus on residual monomers and use level, not clinical actives. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].

How to use it

Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labelled as a featured active.

What it does in the formula

Functional ingredient — not graded for skin benefits
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a polymer used to thicken, suspend, or film-form in cosmetics.[1]

Safety & limits

Source and region, always
all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK

Sources · 2

Numbered as cited in the text
  1. [1]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment. CIR (2010)regulator
  2. [2]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer. SpecialChem (2024)other

Revision history

18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk