Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 14 Aug 2026
Synthetic polymer and film-forming agent | Serves to thicken cosmetic formulas
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What Is Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer?
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer is a synthetic polymer and film-forming agent that also serves to thicken cosmetic formulas. It is used in low amounts in a variety of products due to its stabilizing abilities and esthetically pleasing feel.
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Published Research
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Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, February 2020, Volume 586 [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0927775719311240]
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https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Vinylpyrrolidone%20Polymers_0.pdf [https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Vinylpyrrolidone%20Polymers_0.pdf]
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