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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Simulgel NS / Simulgel EG

Safety Notes

Self-emulsifying polymer; enables cold-process emulsification; Seppic Simulgel series; surfactant-free emulsification possible; low sensitization risk

Function & Common Use

Function

Viscosity Agent / Emulsifier

Category

Viscosity Agent

Common In

Cold-process emulsions serums W/O creams

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer safe to use in skincare?

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Self-emulsifying polymer; enables cold-process emulsification; Seppic Simulgel series; surfactant-free emulsification possible; low sensitization risk

Is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer allowed in India?

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer used for in cosmetics?

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer functions as: Viscosity Agent / Emulsifier. It is commonly found in: Cold-process emulsions serums W/O creams.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CASN/A
ECN/A

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