Nylon-10/10
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyamide 10/10, Nylon 1010, PA 10/10
Synthetic
Not Clean
Poly[imino(1,10-dioxo-1,10-decanediyl)imino-1,10-decanediyl]
CAS #
28774-87-0
Form
Powder
Functions
Bulking
Opacifying
Adds Body & Volume
Adds Opacity
Adds volume
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
Synthetic polyamide polymer developed in the 20th century. Used in cosmetics as a microabrasive exfoliant and texture modifier in scrubs and cleansing products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR