Nylon-6
What is it?
Nylon-6, Nylon 6/12, Nylon-11, Nylon-12, Nylon-66, Nylon-611 and Nylon-12/6/66 Copolymer are all polymers made of repeating units linked by amide bonds. In cosmetics and personal care products, the Nylon ingredients are used in the formulation of body and hand preparations, eye makeup, mascara, nail polish, and skin fresheners. Nylon-12 and Nylon-66 can also be found in bath products, deodorants, face makeup, indoor tanning preparations, lipsticks, moisturizers, night skin care products, paste masks, skin care products and suntan products.
Safety Information
The safety of Nylon polymers has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe as used in cosmetics and personal care products.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed the safety of Nylon resins and approved their use as indirect food additives. Nylon resins may be used as components of single and repeated use food contact surfaces.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed the safety of Nylon resins and approved their use as indirect food additives. Nylon resins may be used as components of single and repeated use food contact surfaces.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
The following functions have been reported for the Nylon ingredients.
Absorbent - Nylon 6/12, Nylon-611
Bulking agent - Nylon-6, Nylon 6/12, Nylon-11, Nylon-12, Nylon-66
Film former - Nylon-12/6/66 Copolymer
Opacifying agent - Nylon-6, Nylon 6/12, Nylon-11, Nylon-12, Nylon-66
Absorbent - Nylon 6/12, Nylon-611
Bulking agent - Nylon-6, Nylon 6/12, Nylon-11, Nylon-12, Nylon-66
Film former - Nylon-12/6/66 Copolymer
Opacifying agent - Nylon-6, Nylon 6/12, Nylon-11, Nylon-12, Nylon-66
Scientific facts:
The Nylon ingredients are all synthetic polymers. Polymers are high molecular weight molecules with repeating units prepared from relatively small chemical compounds called monomers. Nylon was discovered in 1935 and has diverse uses, including in clothing and rope, due to its unique properties as a flexible solid.
