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Is Nylon-66 vegetarian?

Nylon-66

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Nylon-66 is a synthetic polyamide polymer made from hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, widely used in textiles and plastics, and in cosmetics as a bulking agent or abrasive.

Also known as Poly[imino(1,6-dioxo-1,6-hexanediyl)imino-1,6-hexanediyl]
INCI name Nylon-66
CAS number 32131-17-2
CosIng ID 35568
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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