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Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

  • Polymers
  • CAS 62152-14-1
  • IUPAC: 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, ammonium salt, polymer

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate (CAS 62152-14-1) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

Not classified for GHS health hazards at concentrations used in consumer products. Used widely in personal care and cosmetic formulations (INCI name: Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate). No Prop 65 listing. No asthmagen or sensitizer classification.

Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate (CAS 62152-14-1) is a synthetic polyelectrolyte used as a rheology modifier and thickener in water-based emulsions. It provides a gel-like texture and helps stabilize emulsions at low concentrations. Widely used in cosmetics, personal care, and industrial water-based formulations. At the trace concentrations present in leather conditioners, it presents no meaningful health or environmental hazard under normal use.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
4/5
Purpose: Rheology modifier and thickener used in water-based emulsions to provide a gel-like consistency and improve formula stability on vertical surfaces

Common questions about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

What is Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate used for in car care?
Rheology modifier and thickener used in water-based emulsions to provide a gel-like consistency and improve formula stability on vertical surfaces
Is Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate a VOC?
No. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.