Acrylic Acid Na/Acryloyldimethyltaurine Na Copolymer
What Acrylic Acid Na/Acryloyldimethyltaurine Na Copolymer is & what it does
This ingredient is a synthetic crosslinked copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate. In formulas it is commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsion stabilizer, building a light gel network that suspends actives and gives a smooth, cushiony texture. It performs well across a range of pH and helps stabilize sunscreen and lotion emulsions. It is not a UV filter and no specific concerns are flagged for it.
What is Acrylic Acid Na/Acryloyldimethyltaurine Na Copolymer?
It is a synthetic crosslinked copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate. It forms a light gel network when dispersed in water.
What does this copolymer do in a formula?
It is commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsion stabilizer. It suspends actives, smooths texture, and helps keep sunscreen and lotion emulsions stable across a range of pH. It is not a UV filter.
Is this copolymer safe?
It is generally considered safe as used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. It is a widely used texture and stability ingredient.
Sunscreens with Acrylic Acid Na/Acryloyldimethyltaurine Na Copolymer
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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ISEHAN Sunkiller Kiss Me Perfect Water Essence Spf 50+ Pa++++
84/100
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ISEHAN Kiss Me Sunkiller Perfect Water Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
83/100
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Biore Biore Kids Smooth Uv Milk Spf 50+ Pa++++
78/100