Nylon-66
AKA “RefChem:1093341, 608-706-6, A 142 (nylon), A 146 (nylon), A 153 (nylon), A 175 (nylon), A 203 (nylon), 126AM30P, A 216V35”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Nylon-66
AKA: RefChem:1093341, 608-706-6, A 142 (nylon), A 146 (nylon), A 153 (nylon), A 175 (nylon), A 203 (nylon), 126AM30P, A 216V35
Ingredient · Bulking · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Clean
Poly[imino(1,6-dioxo-1,6-hexanediyl)imino-1,6-hexanediyl]
Formula
C12H20N2O2
Mol. Weight
224.30
CAS #
32131-17-2
Form
Powder
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Functions
Bulking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Adds Body & Volume
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Adds volume
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic polymer developed by DuPont in 1935 for textiles and industrial use. Adopted by the cosmetics industry as a spherical absorbent powder for oil control and mattifying effects in foundations and powders.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR