Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate is a synthetic polymeric sulfonic acid. Also known as Aristoflex AVC.
Contents
Uses
Used in skin care products.
Benefits
According to the Cosmetics Database, this ingredient is used to increase the viscosity of a product due to its high molecular weight. It is manufactured by the company Clariant and gives products ‘a super-smooth, velvety skin feel.’ It works over a wide pH range, and is useful in the general stabilisation of water/oil based formulations. It’s found in moisturizers, sunscreen and anti-aging skin care.
Cautions
Due to the recent introduction of this product there is no safety data openly available, so it is not currently possible to determine the full safety profile of this compound.
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Interactions
None are recorded.
Other names
Aristoflex AVC
References
Source: TruthInAging, https://www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/ammonium-acryloyldimethyltaurate-vp-copolymer