Sources of Exposure :
Description :
Nylon polymers (Nylon-6, -6/12, -10/10, -11, -12, -66, -611) function in cosmetics primarily as bulking and opacifying agents.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics
Health Impacts: Nylon-6 may contain caprolactam, a hazardous irritant used in the manufacturer of synthetics fibers. Additionally, nylon-6 may contain aminocaproic acid, another irritant. Nylon-12 can be contaminated with heavy metals, arsenic, and other toxic chemicals.
Health Concerns
Contaminants:
Banned/restricted lists:
PubChem: Caprolactam
PubChem: Aminocaproic acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (2014)