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Nylon-12
Nylon-12
Safe
Nylon-12 is considered safe in cosmetics by the CIR Expert Panel at current concentrations. It is a large, inert polymer not absorbed through skin or expected to be ingested.
Found in
14 products
What it is
A synthetic polyamide polymer (laurolactam-based) used as a film-former and powder in cosmetics; not a food ingredient.
No food function. Found in cosmetic products (mascara, foundation, blush) for texture and slip.
Why it's flagged
- Plastic microparticle environmental concerns
- Not authorized for food use
What regulators actually say
"The CIR Expert Panel concluded that Nylon-6, Nylon-12, and related polyamides are safe in cosmetic products in the present practices of use and concentration."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not a food additive; permitted in cosmetics
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as food additive
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