Nylon-6

AKA: Polyamide 6, PA6, Polycaprolactam
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from caprolactam, a six-membered cyclic amide compound synthesized from petrochemical sources. Produced through ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam via catalytic processes at elevated temperatures.
2-H-Azepin-2-one, hexahydro-, homopolymer
CAS #
25038-54-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Bulking
Viscosity Controlling
Adds Body & Volume
Controls Viscosity
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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