Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
This polymer is used in cosmetics, not foods. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel concluded the acrylates copolymer family is safe as used in cosmetic products.
What it is
A synthetic copolymer used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in personal care formulations.
Not a food ingredient; used in cosmetic emulsions for viscosity and stability.
Why it's flagged
- residual monomer impurities (controlled by specification)
What regulators actually say
"The CIR Expert Panel concluded that acrylates copolymers are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics."
"Cosmetic products and ingredients, with the exception of color additives, do not require FDA approval before going on the market."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not a food additive; used in cosmetics regulated under FD&C Act Chapter VI.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as a food additive; cosmetic use under EC 1223/2009.
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