Is NYLON-66 safe in cosmetics?
NYLON-66 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
NYLON-66
Also known as: EC No.: 608-706-6, EC No.: 618-475-3, EC No.: 922-176-6, Ultramid A3 .times. G7
NYLON-66 (CAS 32131-17-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. 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, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed — CIR Expert Panel reviewed data on Nylon polymers and their monomers (caprolactam, dodecanolactam) and concluded they are safe for cosmetic use
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
polymer
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Conductive agent
Filler
Monomers
Opacifer
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for NYLON-66.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
EC No.: 608-706-6
EC No.: 618-475-3
EC No.: 922-176-6
Ultramid A3 .times. G7
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Opacifer
Filler
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-66 allowed in the EU?
NYLON-66 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does NYLON-66 do in cosmetics?
NYLON-66 functions as: Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 32131-17-2.
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