Nylon-12
Nylon-12 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a bulking, opacifying agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | NYLON-12 |
| Function | BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 25038-74-8 |
| Prevalence | 909 products (0.98% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 90 |
Used in
Setting Spray & Powders 13.4%Sunscreens 11.8%Eyeshadows 11%Foundations 10.9%Blushes 8.4%Highlighters 4.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Nylon-12 do in skincare?
- Nylon-12 functions as a bulking, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Nylon-12 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Nylon-12?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (13.4% of its uses).
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