Good Emulsifier

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

INCI: HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER

CAS Number
111286-86-3
Function
emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used (126 acrylates copolymers reviewed). Residual monomer control recommended (acrylamide โ‰ค20 ppm).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Polymeric O/W emulsifier that functions as thickener and stabilizer with amphiphilic acrylate backbone, enabling cold-process emulsification without heat. PEG-free, typically used at 1โ€“4%, not classified as a classical surfactant.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-free polymeric-emulsifier cold-process thickener

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Polymeric O/W emulsifier that functions as thickener and stabilizer with amphiphilic acrylate backbone, enabling cold-process emulsification without heat. PEG-free, typically used at 1โ€“4%, not classified as a classical surfactant. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer functions as: emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 111286-86-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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