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Is Polyamide-6 vegan?

Polyamide-6

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Polyamide-6, in cosmetic use, is a synthetic polymer formed by condensation of dilinoleic acid, cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, and polyglycol diamines, end-capped with propionic acid; distinct from textile Nylon 6, it is used as a film former in cosmetics.

INCI name Polyamide-6
CAS number 25038-54-4
CosIng ID 85714
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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