Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Emulsifier
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (CAS 111286-86-3) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safe as used (126 acrylates copolymers reviewed). Residual monomer control recommended (acrylamide ≤20 ppm).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer.
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Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | 0.5–2 | 3 | CIR |
Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"ingredient_class": "emulsion_stabilizer,polymeric_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "acrylic_copolymer", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "28-35", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "32-38", "lamellar_phase": "no", "hexagonal_phase": "no", "cubic_phase": "no", "gel_network_formation": "no", "viscoelastic_properties": "yes", "rheology…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "no", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_electrostatic", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "none_required", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "3-15", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "85-97", "electrolyte_tolerance": "low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "5.0-8.5", "viscosity_building_contribution": "very_high", "droplet_size_range_um": "0.1-8", "zeta_potent…
polymer
{"ingredient_class": "thickener/emulsion_stabilizer", "polymer_type": "synthetic_copolymer", "chemical_backbone": "acrylic", "molecular_weight_Da_range": "1000000-8000000", "ionic_character": "anionic", "pH_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "salt_tolerance": "moderate", "electrolyte_effect_on_viscosity": "moderate", "temperature_viscosity_sensitivity": "moderate", "film_transparency": "transpare…
sensory
{"silky": "gel-like", "smooth, glides easily": "bouncy, gel", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "smooth, fresh", "instant": "fast", "low": "very-high", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "low", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.50", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "poor", "light": "light", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
peg-free
polymeric-emulsifier
cold-process
thickener
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: An obligation to provide information applies. The obligation is: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a form that does not meet the polymer of low concern (PLC) criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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