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Is Nylon-10/10 vegetarian?

Nylon-10/10

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Nylon-10/10 is a synthetic polyamide polymer used in cosmetics as a thickening agent, film former, or opacifying agent, and in textiles as a fiber material.

Also known as Poly[imino(1,10-dioxo-1,10-decanediyl)imino-1,10-decanediyl]
INCI name Nylon-10/10
CAS number 28774-87-0
CosIng ID 90242
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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