A polymer composition which comprises a continuous phase comprising a water immiscible liquid and a dispersed phase comprising a polymer of an N-substituted acrylamide and ethylenically unsaturated acid or salt and optionally a cross-linking agent. The polymer composition is preferably used in an aqueous cleaning composition for improving the rheology characteristics. The polymer composition is preferably used in an adhesive composition for a dressing to be applied to animal or human skin.
