Is Nylon-6/12 safe in cosmetics?
Nylon-6/12 has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Nylon-6/12
INCI: NYLON-6/12
Nylon-6/12 (CAS 25191-04-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Absorbent, Texturizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Absorbent, Texturizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA-approved indirect food additive (21 CFR 177.1500). CIR 2015: safe in present practices.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Nylon-6/12.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Absorbent
Filler
Opacifer
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Nylon-6/12.
Regulatory Flags
NEW_REGULATION
Chemical Function
Absorbent
Opacifer
Filler
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nylon-6/12 allowed in the EU?
Nylon-6/12 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Nylon-6/12 do in cosmetics?
Nylon-6/12 functions as: Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Absorbent, Texturizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25191-04-2.
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