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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
In Skincare: Is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Safe? Comedogenic Rating & Side Effects
Safety Information
Key Benefits
What Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer does for your skin
Overview
Ingredient Profile
Role of Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Active Cosmetic Mechanisms
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Thickness RegulatorAdjusts product thickness and flow properties
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS
// Evidence: Viscosity controlling ingredients modify product flow characteristics through thickening or thinning. Thickeners include natural gums (xanthan, guar), synthetic polymers (carbomers, acrylates), and inorganic thickeners (silica, clays). Mechanism varies: polymer chain entanglement, hydrogen bonding networks, particle association, or swelling. Rheology modifiers create desired texture, prevent separation, control application properties, and affect sensory perception. Can produce Newtonian (constant viscosity) or non-Newtonian (shear-thinning, thixotropic) flow behavior.
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References
Scientific sources
Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, February 2020, Volume 586
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer — common questions
What is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer in skincare?
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
What does Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer do? / Functions of Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer?
Common functions: VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.
What is the comedogenic rating of Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer? / Is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer comedogenic?
The comedogenic rating of Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer has not been established in our database.
Does it clog pores?
Whether Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer clogs pores depends on the formulation and concentration.
Is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer safe for skin?
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer has a safety rating of 1 out of 5. A rating of 1 means it is generally considered safe for most skin types. Note: Synthetic polymer thickener/stabilizer; CIR assessments of similar acrylate copolymers support low toxicity and low sensitization; irritation potential is minimal at typical cosmetic use levels. The E
Is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer good for sensitive skin?
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer has an irritancy rating of 1 out of 5. A rating of 1 means it is generally well-tolerated.
What are the side effects of Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer in skincare?
Known considerations: Synthetic polymer thickener/stabilizer; CIR assessments of similar acrylate copolymers support low toxicity and low sensitization; irritation potential is minimal at typical cosmetic use levels. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports limited safety data available for this specific ingredient. However, it is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics based on structural and functional similarity to well-studied acrylate polymers.