Is NYLON-6 safe in cosmetics?
NYLON-6 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
NYLON-6
Also known as: P 6, 6-Aminohexanoic acid homopolymer, Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one homopolymer, Itamide S, Itamide 250 (+12 more)
NYLON-6 (CAS 25038-54-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bulking, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 4 safety opinions reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Bulking, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - IJT 33(Suppl 4):47-60, 2014
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
Verdict: safe
NOAEL: 1000 mg/kg body weight/d (not specified)
aximum ingredient use concentration. Accordingly, the Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Keywords nylon, safety Introduction In the 1930s, Carothers and coworkers pioneered the synthesis of the first commercially viable synthetic fibers,
cir
Verdict: safe
NOAEL: 25 mg/kg body weight/d (not specified)
aximum ingredient use concentration. Accordingly, the Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Keywords nylon, safety Introduction In the 1930s, Carothers and coworkers pioneered the synthesis of the first commercially viable synthetic fibers,
cir
Verdict: safe
NOAEL: 0.5 g/kg (oral)
aximum ingredient use concentration. Accordingly, the Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Keywords nylon, safety Introduction In the 1930s, Carothers and coworkers pioneered the synthesis of the first commercially viable synthetic fibers,
cir
Verdict: safe
NOAEL: 1000 ppm (oral)
aximum ingredient use concentration. Accordingly, the Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Keywords nylon, safety Introduction In the 1930s, Carothers and coworkers pioneered the synthesis of the first commercially viable synthetic fibers,
IARC Carcinogenicity
International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) monograph evaluation.
IARC Group
3
Volume
19, Sup 7
Evaluation Year
1987
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-stain agent
Binder
Chemical reaction regulator
Conductive agent
Dye
Filler
Flame retardant
Hardener
Monomers
Opacifer
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for NYLON-6.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
P 6
6-Aminohexanoic acid homopolymer
Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one homopolymer
Itamide S
Itamide 250
Itamide 250G
Itamide 350
Kaprolon B
Nylon A1035SF
Orgamid rmnocd
PA 6
Plaskin 8200
Policapran
Poly(epsilon-aminocaproic acid)
Tarpamid T 27
epsilon-Caprolactam polymere
Policapramum
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Filler
Opacifer
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Europe; Toys and children's products
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NYLON-6 allowed in the EU?
NYLON-6 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does NYLON-6 do in cosmetics?
NYLON-6 functions as: Bulking, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25038-54-4.
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